student talking to another student across the table at the maker market

Maker Market

The Maker Market is a pop-up shop experience where College of DuPage students and district high school students are invited to showcase and sell their products and services on campus. The goal of the Market is to provide a place to share and appreciate the diverse talents of COD students and local high schools students.

Previous Maker Market Vendors

These student businesses cater to a wide range of interests and artistic talents, offering unique and diverse products and services. Note: this is sample list of vendors and not a complete list. Check back for updates.

  • A Couple of Clowns - Suzanne Waite, Non-degree Seeking
  • *Ace's Toolbox - Isabella Fairclough, Associates of Art 
  • Adrimiya Creations - Adriana Gavina, Early Childhood Education 
  • Agna May -  Agna May Gatdula, Cardiac Sonography 
  • BelBel Boutique - Liz Speicher, DMIR 
  • Binkz Art - Bianca Perez, Graphic Design 
  • Ciela Grandeur - Skylar Miller, Audio Production
  • *Duelist Games - Thomas Scoles, Mechanical Engineering
  • Elysian Exclusives LLC and Euphorias Eden LLC - Elan Jordan, Horticulture
  • *Glenbard Transition Program - Glenbard School District 87
  • *Henna by Areeba - Areeba Haroon, Computer Science
  • Heterogenous Crafts - Daniela Solivan, Fine Arts
  • J.O.S. Art - Joey Sakowicz, Psychology
  • JR’s Body Art LLC - Jessica Ronin, Fine Arts
  • Juda's Innovation & Poshak by Laiba - Juda Shafaq, Web Development & Afsar Laiba
  • Kim Beauty Spa - Jacob Bales, Business
  • Lanae's Lips - Shivette Howard, Entrepreneurship
  • Legasy - Dixon Stapleton, Non-degree Seeking
  • Loved Waves - Micah Love, Non-degree Seeking
  • Magpie Molly Bakery - Jeanine Plase, Baking Pastry Arts
  • Mia’s Happy Critters & Arts with Bart - Mia Skaliotis, Education & Dylan, Musical Theater
  • MiyaPaints - Khamiya Langston, Non-degree Seeking
  • Najma's Henna - Najma Sarwat, Management
  • *Outpost Woodcraft - Erik Barajas, Construction Management
  • *Painted by Misbah - Misbah Kaludi
  • Rijaal Sunnah Gear - Bilal Sudhir, Associates of Arts
  • *S.L Designs - Stephanie Longoria, Business
  • Spidey Spray Paints - Nolan Fazzini, Science
  • The Crafty Corner - Aqsa Haroon, Undeclared
  • The Witches' Notebook - Meri Nushi, Continuing Education
  • Trin's Vintage - Trinity Thomas, Nursing
  • Whimsical Stitches - Deanna Romano, Nursing
  • Woodworking Creations - Michael Curcio, Transfer
  • *ZoTato Creations - Zoe Kovac, Diagnostic Imaging Medical Sonography

* Designates a returning business from the 2022 Maker Market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequent Maker Market questions or contact Program Support Specialists Bev Carlson at carlsonb@cod.edu or Tracey Dulceak at dulceakt@cod.edu.

Community members, entrepreneurs, College of DuPage faculty, staff, students and administrators have been invited to attend the Maker Market.

The Maker Market is a great place to learn and hear what others think about your product or service. You can make a sale and receive helpful feedback from other entrepreneurs, faculty and customers.

The Maker Market is not a place to sell old items or items manufactured by someone else. The Maker Market is not a garage sale.

We understand you might have class during the time of the Maker Market. We can provide well-trained booth sitters, who are faculty and staff that can sit at your table while you are in class.

There is no cost to have a booth at the Maker Market. You can keep all the proceeds from what you sell, except for what you owe the government.

College of DuPage is not responsible for consumer satisfaction. This is part of being in business; makers should ensure they have communicated their return policy.