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
- 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 or disable languages according to your preferences
- 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
🖼 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
- 🇨🇭 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.
💬 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. 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 and trust badges.
Set up your showcase
Dashboard → Showcase: select your 3 best photos with a caption for each.
Publish your events
Dashboard → Events: announce your upcoming participations with type, dates, city and address.
Manage your messages
Dashboard → Messages: read messages from interested visitors and reply directly by email.
Questions? Contact us at info@tabernae.ch — we reply within 48 hours.