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Official press kit
Welcome to the official press room of Makeloo Studio (Makeloo Studio Laine Québec inc.). Here you will find the company profile of our manufacturing workshop, our environmental and heritage mission, our industry certifications, our business awards and all of our media coverage (print, television, agronomic research, international events, specialized interviews and web).
Media, events & highlights (2021 – 2026)
Article
L'art de valoriser la laine d'ici : Makeloo Studio – Laine Québec inc.
A profile of the Lavaltrie workshop giving Québec wool its prestige back.
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Article
Une œuvre de Marcelo Martins pour rassembler
A report on the community impact and the fibre-based mediation approach developed by the Makeloo Studio team (Tisser la mémoire).
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Article
Fibre Frolic keeps hundreds of people in stitches
Spotlight on Makeloo Studio at the Vankleek Hill wool gathering, highlighting the quality of its 100% Canadian wool yarns.
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Award
Double winner — 2025–2026 Prix initiatives circulaires
Makeloo Studio received the jury award in the Start-up organization category and the Lanaudière public favourite award.
ViewMakeloo Studio — Fibre, Yarn (Québec)
Workshop and brand officially listed in the national directory of 100% Canadian fibre and yarn processors and brands.
View the listingValoriser le mouton à son plein potentiel
Technical testing partner on the spinnability and natural dyeing properties of Québec flock fleeces.
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Video
« Faufiler Lainaudière : une région tricotée serrée »
A full immersion in the Makeloo Studio workshop: raw fleece sorting, carding, machine and hand spinning, and the pride of a regional wool industry.
Watch the reportMarcelo Martins ouvre les portes de son exposition Faufiler Lainaudière à Terrebonne
Coverage of Makeloo Studio's initiative to revive the wool heritage and sheep breeds of Lanaudière.
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Award
Winner — Métiers d'art prize (Les Fibres d'Autray)
Winner of the Métiers d'art prize for Les Fibres d'Autray, a program showcasing local fleece. Finalist: Heritage prize.
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Article
A Versatile and Inexpensive Fiber Tool: The Dog Comb
An article by Marcelo Martins in the international spinning magazine Spin Off.
Read the articleInvited panelist & speaker — Spinning panels
Invited expert panelist on the Spinning Panels and specialized talks from 2021 to 2025.
ViewListed professional business
Marcelo Martins and Makeloo Studio in the CMAQ directory of artisans.
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Video
Makeloo Studio YouTube channel
Free educational videos: sorting greasy fleece, wheel spinning, carding basics and the chemistry of native dye plants.
Watch the reportAwards, certifications, holograms & affiliations
| Year | Organization | Title / Recognition | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current | Canadian Wool Collective / CCWG | Federal hologram — 100% Raised and Grown in Canada certification | Federal (Canada) |
| Current | Canadian Wool Collective / CCWG | Federal hologram — 50% Canadian Wool Mix / Blend certification | Federal (Canada) |
| Current | Les Produits du Québec | Certified member manufacturer (local processing and making) | Provincial (Quebec) |
| Current | Campaign for Wool Canada | Listed in the national directory (Fibre & Yarn — Québec) | Federal (Canada) |
| Current | Conseil des arts du Canada (CAC) | Professional sector recognition (textile art / knowledge transmission) | Federal (Canada) |
| 2025–2026 | Québec Circulaire | Double winner — 2025–2026 Prix initiatives circulaires | Provincial (Quebec) |
| 2021–2025 | Vogue Knitting Live (New York / Mondial) | Invited panelist & speaker — Spinning panels | International (USA / Worldwide) |
| 2025 | The Review (Vankleek Hill) | Feature report — Vankleek Hill Fibre Frolic | Interprovincial (ON / QC) |
| 2025 | Festival Barcelona Knits | Invited brand & workshop — International presentation | International (Spain) |
| 2024 | Conseil de la culture de Lanaudière | Finalist — Arts & Education category | Regional |
| 2023 | SODEC | Business financial support — Salon des métiers d'art & Plein Art (2023) | Provincial (Quebec) |
| 2023 | CMAQ (Salon Plein Art Québec) | Interview & showcase of Québec fine crafts | Provincial (Quebec) |
| 2023 | Cégep de Terrebonne | Student documentary interview on the circular economy | Regional |
| 2023 | Grands Prix Desjardins de la Culture | Winner — Métiers d'art prize (Les Fibres d'Autray) | Provincial |
| 2023 | Grands Prix Desjardins de la Culture | Finalist — Heritage prize | Regional |
| 2023 | CALQ | Textile research and development grant | Provincial |
| 2022 | SODEC | Business financial support — Salon des métiers d'art & Plein Art (2022) | Provincial (Quebec) |
| 2022 | Journal L'Action D'Autray | Nomination — Personality / Business of the year | Regional |
Press contact & media relations
- Entity: Makeloo Studio (Makeloo Studio Laine Québec inc.)
- Spokespeople: Patrice Blanchet & Marcelo Martins
- Media email: makeloostudio@gmail.com
- Direct lines: (450) 808-0428 | (579) 766-8228
- Workshop & shop: 569, chemin de Lavaltrie, locaux 11-13, Lavaltrie (Québec) J5T 0K6
- Official website: https://makeloo.com
- Social & videos: YouTube @MakelooStudio
Company profile, mission, certifications, awards and media coverage 2021–2026. The document is in French.
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