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Bath & Body
Small-batch skincare, soaps, and bath rituals from Niagara makers.
Downtown Grimsby · Since 2018
Shop local.Make local.
Two nooks under one roof in the heart of Grimsby. A curated handmade marketplace, and a workshop space where you learn to sew, quilt, and create alongside neighbours.
42A Main Street West, Grimsby ONTwo nooks · One community
One roof. Three ways to belong.
01 · Shop
The Local Nook
A curated retail space featuring talented Niagara artisans. Furniture, home décor, jewellery, fashion, bath & body, beauty — handmade, in-town, story-driven.
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02 · Make
The Makers Nook
Hands-on workshop space. Sewing, quilting, and bag-making classes for beginners and intermediates, taught by Crafty Colleen. Bring a machine, leave with a finished piece.
View class schedule
03 · Join
Become a Vendor
Are you a Niagara-area maker? The Nook is always growing its community of artisans. Reach out to learn about vendor space, consignment, and pop-ups.
Reach outThe Local Nook · Shop
Six categories. Every piece handmade.
Everything in The Nook is made by Niagara-area artisans we know by name. Walk in to discover what's new — the shelves change as our makers create. Below is what you'll typically find on any given day.
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Jewelry
Hand-set stones, beadwork, and forged metal pieces.
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Fashion
Sewn-to-order apparel, accessories, and wearable craft.
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Home Décor
Pottery, textiles, candles, and pieces with a story.
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Furniture
Reclaimed and bespoke furniture from local woodworkers.
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Beauty Products
Botanical balms, essential-oil blends, and natural beauty.
New artisans join often. Follow @the_local_nook for the latest arrivals.
The Makers Nook · Make
Sit down, pick a project, make something.
Every class is taught by Crafty Colleen — a small group, a relaxed pace, and a finished piece you walk out with. Bring your own machine; we'll handle the rest.
Weekly schedule
- Tuesday10am – 12pm · 6pm – 8pm
- Wednesday4pm – 6pm · 6pm – 8pm
- Thursday6pm – 8pm
Hours adapt to class size and project. Call ahead to confirm a spot.
All levels
Beginner & Intermediate Sewing
Learn the basics or level up your skills. Make aprons, bags, clothing — bring ideas, leave with finished pieces.
$25per class2 hours
Beginner-friendly
Quilting
From simple patchwork to full quilts. All supplies provided except white thread. Bring your own machine.
$25per class2 hours
Beginner-friendly
Bag Making
Design and sew your own quilted bag. Pick a style, choose fabrics, walk out with a one-of-a-kind piece.
$25per class2 hours
Meet your instructor
Crafty Colleen
Colleen has been teaching sewing in the Niagara region for years. Her classes move at your pace — beginners welcome, and intermediates always find a new technique. Expect laughs, snug tea breaks, and finished pieces you're actually proud of.
Making classes fun is always the feedback. Learning and accomplishing with laughs along the way.
— From The Nook, on Crafty Colleen
New · Private events
Rent The Workshop Nook
Have a private group, party, or outside instructor? The workshop space is available to rent for crafting events, classes, and gatherings of all kinds.
Why local
Made by neighbours, for neighbours.
The Nook started with a simple idea: give Niagara's makers a storefront, and give shoppers a place where every purchase keeps a craft alive. Five years in, the community speaks for itself.
- 96%
- of reviewers recommend
- 5★
- Facebook rating
- 7,500+
- Instagram community
- 100%
- handmade, local
Community
Walk with us.
Join our weekly Walking Group — open to anyone in Grimsby.
For Makers
Are you a Niagara-area maker?
The Nook is always growing its community of artisans. Fill out the vendor application below to tell us about your craft, or reach out first if you have questions about vendor space and consignment.
Visit · Stop by
Open six days a week.
Find us at 42A Main Street West in Downtown Grimsby — closed Mondays so the makers can rest.
Shop hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 10am – 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am – 5pm |
| Friday | 10am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm – 5pm |
Holiday hours posted on Instagram. Workshop times listed in the Makers Nook section above.
Find us
The Nook
42A Main Street West
Grimsby, ON L3M 1R4
In the heart of downtown