We appreciate your interest in helping us get started.
Fergus Falls is more than just a place to live. It’s a community; a family and I am proud to call this town my home. With your support, I hope to open Local by Design as a way to support other local artisans and makers and provide a place for inspiration, creativity and connection. By working together, we can bring this a unique experience to our community.
Here’s how you can help:
Help Us Get the Word Out
Do you know a local artisan or crafter that would be interested in the opportunity to own their own small business without all the headaches & huge overhead? Let them know that Local by Design has the solution.
Apply to Become a Vendor
Vendor applications are now being accepted. Visit our vendor page for more information on our vendor program, pricing, and booth layout. There are only 35 spots available, so don’t wait!
Shop Our Online Store
Our online store is open! Shop handcrafted items, digital downloads and Rethunk Junk paint. New products and vendors are being added weekly, so be sure to check back often.
Become an Instructor
Local by Design is not just a retail store. We will also offer a fully stocked DIY workshop. Sign up to be a guest instructor at one of our monthly classes or contact us if you’d like to rent the workshop for your own classes.
Share Your Suggestions
We wan to make Local by Design the go-to destination for unique handmade goods and DIY inspiration. Have a great idea for a project or class or an item you would like to see in the store? Let us know! We welcome all ideas, suggestions and feedback.
Donate
In order to bring this opportunity to Fergus Falls, we need help raising the start-up capital needed to secure the building and build out the interior. Help us overcome this obstacle by donating to our GoFundMe. Donations will be returned as store credit or you can decide to pay it forward & help other small business owners in the area.