NAMTA Connect Schedule

 

NAMTA Connect keeps Members in touch with Supplier Demos, Business Presentations, and Member Meetings all on the ZOOM platform. All sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time.

Are you a supplier member interested in showcasing your products on NAMTA Connect for free? Sign up for a product demo to secure your spot on NAMTA Connect. Questions? Contact Carrie Luckie.

Present on NAMTA Connect

 

             May NAMTA Connect 2025

 

 
When: Monday, May 5th at 3:00 pm ET
Speakers: Denzil Quick, Spellbinders and Pat Carroll, Paintable Pictures with moderator David Pyle
 
Trade policy is shifting—and so are the costs of doing business. But instead of panicking, it’s time to plan. Join us for a practical and insightful conversation with creative industry leaders, Denzil Quick from Spellbinders and Pat Carroll with Paintable Pictures, as they share how their companies are navigating tariffs and global sourcing.
 

Moderated by David Pyle, this interactive session will explore real-world examples of risk mitigation, supply chain strategy, and brand resilience. We'll also offer live polling and space for audience Q+A to ensure your concerns are heard.

 You do not need to be a NAMTA member to attend—just come ready to learn, share, and strategize with others facing similar challenges in a shifting global trade landscape.

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An Introduction to IndigoBlu - Mixed Media manufacturer based in the UK

When: Thursday, May 8th at 3 PM ET
Speakers: IndigoBlu

Join us for a product demo with IndigoBlu products—handcrafted in the UK and designed for creative versatility.

In this session, you'll get an introduction to our signature range, including:
 • Red Rubber Stamps – 550+ designs, handmade with care
 • Luscious Pigment Powders – pure, vibrant color with no fillers
 • Vivid Inks – richly pigmented and expertly blended
 • Mixed Media Paints – all-surface, high-pigment, and washable
 • Class Kits – curated for workshops and in-store demos

We will give a live demonstration using stencils, greyboard tags, MDF journals, and more—showcasing how our products come together in powerful, creative ways.

Perfect for retailers, instructors, and mixed media enthusiasts looking to discover fresh tools and ideas!

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Meet the New Consumer

When: Thursday, May 15th at 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Georganne Bender

Each day, you interact with five distinct generations, each with a unique approach to shopping, trust, and relationship building. During this presentation, you'll meet: Generation Alpha, the first fully digital generation of hyper-connected multi-taskers who don't understand the concept of unplugging; Generation Z, the most diverse generation in history, who are socially conscious, whip-smart, and self-driven; the Millennials, who are tech-savvy, philanthropic, and experience-orientated; Generation X, the tech-smart sandwich generation that's independent, skeptical, and all about work-life balance; and the Baby Boomers, who are mentally, physically, socially, and digitally active and still account for over 40% of consumer spending.

You'll learn why what works for one generation is kryptonite to another, what motivates them to buy, which social medias they prefer, and more. You'll learn while you laugh with practical strategies to connect with every customer, delivering what they want, when they want it, the way that they want it!

When: Tuesday, May 20th at 3:00 PM ET
Speakers: Ashley Ciccero with Artesprix

Join Ashley from Artesprix for a demo featuring the brand-new 2 oz. Sublimation Inks and innovative Sublimation Coloring Books. This session will showcase Artesprix’s thoughtfully curated Sublimation Station, a perfect retail and solution designed to make introducing sublimation easy and affordable. Whether you're looking to inspire creativity in-store or offer engaging classes, you’ll leave with ideas and tools to help “Create a Crafting Experience with Artesprix."

Product Pros in the Making: Staff Training with the Creative Products Certification Program Series 2

When: Thursday, May 29th at 3:00 PM ET
Speakers:  David and Jordan Pyle

Join us on Namta Connect to learn about the NEW creative product certification program. Featuring 7 new videos, dig into the ins and outs of this program from the content and format to registration and accessibility.  How can you access this FREE training program? How can you sign up your staff? How can you use this resource to boost the selling power of your staff? We’re excited to celebrate the launch of Part 2 of the Creative Product Certification Program with you! Sign up today!! 

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NAMTA Connect delivers dynamic, essential product and business information tailored for the creative products industry.  Every month you can take advantage of product information sessions designed to drive sales.  There are key business strategy sessions around marketing, social media strategies, new market opportunities, and more.  Every session takes shape with a conversational and entertaining spirit intended to help you uncover fresh tools, strategies, and resources for growing your creative products business!