General Info Archives - Bratz Biz

Celebrating 20 Years of Bratz Biz

Craig Lovell — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:50:34 +0000

Bratz Biz proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary, two decades of nurturing young artisan entrepreneurs and building one of Whistler’s most beloved community traditions. The idea began with founders Carmen Laslett and Susan Rowlands, two moms with crafty kids and one simple question: What do we do with all these wonderful creations? Their solution became [...]

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Bratz Biz pre-market workshop for approved vendors

Craig Lovell — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:59:44 +0000

We are excited to have Approved 2021 Bratz Biz Vendors join us this Sunday for our pre- market workshop. This years workshop will be provided by Anahita Shahrvini https://askanahita.com/ Anahita is a mentor and consultant committed to helping makers, artists, and designers build a life and business, doing what they love and earn the [...]

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Bratz Biz Market and COVID 19

Craig Lovell — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:39:14 +0000

COVID-19 Safety Bratz Biz 2020 plans were prepared and presented to Vancouver Coastal Health. These plans follow existing Provincial Health Orders regarding markets and have been approved by Vancouver Coastal Health and include the following measures: The layout of the Market was prepared in consultation with Vancouver Coastal Health Vendors will be restricted from [...]

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Time to get your craft on!

Craig Lovell — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 18:17:26 +0000

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Save the date – Early Spring Jury and fund raiser June 15

Craig Lovell — Thu, 11 May 2017 18:18:35 +0000

Calling all young artisans to the spring jury for the annual Bratz Biz Christmas Market at the Arts Whistler Holiday Market! Start making a few samples of your product to bring to the jury. More registration information to follow.

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Bratz Biz Seeking New Organizers for 2016

Craig Lovell — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:47:03 +0000

After 10 years of working with young artisans in The Sea to Sky corridor, co-founders Susan Rowlands Shrimpton (R) and Carmen Laslett (L) are ready to pass on the reins. Carmen and Susan have poured their heart and soul into the development of Bratz Biz, which has been a labour of love from day one. It [...]

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Sales Continue for Bratz Biz’ Young Artisans

Craig Lovell — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 04:17:28 +0000

The feedback from Whistler and beyond has been overwhelming! Saturday night, we were contacted by a lovely woman named Jo in the UK asking us to ship one of Teppei's driftwood trees to her. "As I live in the UK I have no way of getting one from the event and I was hoping that [...]

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Essential Tips for Young Entrepreneurs – by Cathy Goddard

Craig Lovell — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 16:16:12 +0000

Thank you to Cathy Goddard, Lighthouse Visionary Strategies, for including Bratz Biz stories in her latest article, "Essential Tips for Young Entrepreneurs". For more information on the featured artisans, links are Bekah Anne and Whistler Fairy Factory.

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INSTAGRAM CONTEST

Craig Lovell — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 21:51:09 +0000

Follow @bratzbiz on Instagram & Twitter. Use hashtags #whistlerbratz and #bratzbiz. Best image wins 20 draw tickets during our event November 28 & 29 for our amazing draw baskets! Images must feature crafty kids in action or close-ups of their creations. Thank you for supporting Whistler's up and coming young artists!

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Bratz Biz 2014 Draw Prize Winners – Congratulations!

Craig Lovell — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:30:46 +0000

5-Day Edge Card: Yosuke Hamazaki Adrenaline Junky: Janine Balogh Bratz Boy: James Wilton Bratz Girl: Shannon Susko Couples: Robert Rust Dad's: Greg Garland Family: Stephanie Magee Health and Wellness: Wendi Gabelhouse House and Home: Amy Ertel Indulge: Caitlin Brudy Lucky Dip: Hayley Cianca Mom's: Judy Gillan New Mom: Jordan Kobelka Pampered Pets: Wendy Brandt Relax: [...]

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