How it works
Who is Tabernae for?
Tabernae is a Swiss platform dedicated to artisans, makers and local producers committed to quality, ethics or the transmission of craft knowledge. Our goal: to make these talents visible to an audience that values authenticity and handmade work.
✓ Tabernae is right for you if you…
- Create, make or produce things by hand
- Are a jeweller, potter, weaver, cabinet-maker, cheese maker, artisan baker…
- Offer courses, workshops or craft demonstrations
- Participate in markets, fairs or local events
- Have a thoughtful approach: sustainable materials, tradition, knowledge-sharing
✕ Tabernae is not suitable for…
- Technical trades (plumbers, electricians, builders)
- Resellers or importers
- Large chains or franchises
- Industrial mass production
What you can do on Tabernae
📋 Your public profile
Your artisan profile is your shopfront on Tabernae. It allows visitors to discover you and get in touch.
- Workshop name, canton and city — you appear in location-based searches
- Upload a logo (crop it directly on the site, round format)
- Describe your activity in French, German, Italian and English. You can enable only the languages you want
- Explain your approach: what makes you unique, your values, your method
- Publish your contact email and/or phone number (you choose what is visible)
- Add your website, your online shop and/or your social media
- Choose tags to better describe your activity and make it easier to find you
🖼 Gallery and showcase
- Gallery: several photos of your creations, visible on your profile
- Showcase: 3 featured photos with a caption each — ideal for your best pieces
🏅 Trust badges
Badges highlight your commitment. Select the ones that match your reality:
- 🇨🇭 Local anchor — you are deeply rooted in your region
- 🤝 Handmade — you make your creations yourself
- 🌿 Eco-materials — you use sustainable or natural materials
- 👁 Open workshop — you welcome visitors into your workshop
📅 Events
Publish your participation in markets, fairs, open days, competitions… They appear on the Tabernae public agenda, filterable by canton and event type.
- Create recurring events (weekly, monthly…) — no need to recreate the event each time
- Join other artisans' events to show you'll be there too
- Visitors can see all participants of an event on the agenda and on artisan profiles
📱 QR Code
Generate a unique QR code for your Tabernae profile. Print it and place it on your stand, business cards or packaging — customers scan it and go straight to your profile.
💬 Messages
Interested visitors can send you a message directly from your profile. You are notified by email and manage your messages in the dashboard.
How to use Tabernae (step by step)
Registration
Fill in the registration form: choose your activity category and describe your approach (minimum 30 characters). This step allows the Tabernae team to check that your profile matches the spirit of the platform.
Email verification
After registration, a confirmation email is sent to you. Click the link to activate your account.
Team validation
The Tabernae team reviews your application to maintain platform quality. You receive an email as soon as your profile is validated.
Complete your profile
Dashboard → Profile: add your logo, descriptions in the various languages, location, contact details, tags and trust badges.
Set up your showcase
Dashboard → Showcase: select your 3 best photos with a caption for each. This is what visitors see first on your profile.
Publish your events
Dashboard → Events: announce your upcoming participations or join other artisans' events. For regular appointments, you can create recurring events.
Share your profile
Dashboard → QR Code: generate a QR code for your profile. Print it on your communication materials so customers can easily find you online.
Manage your messages
Dashboard → Messages: read messages from interested visitors and reply directly by email.
Questions? Contact us at info@tabernae.ch.