OUR MISSION
The main purpose of Pin-So is to help people discover a creative world through emotions and colours, by relying on two complementary aspects:
A visual and decorative art school devoted to the creation and production of artwork;
A shop specializing in the sale of art supplies, creative hobbies and art framework enabling artwork dissemination and reproduction.
OUR TEAM
"Pin-So relies on a team of 6 artists who produce
works of art and patterns to animate their art classes as well
as give advice for the sale of patterns and art supplies"
Mrs Carole Majeau, owner
CAROLE MAJEAU Joint owner, artist and teacher | BRUNO CLOUTIER Joint owner | JOSÉE CLOUTIER Artist, teacher and advisor |
BRIGITTE MALENFANT Artist, teacher and advisor | GINETTE LAURENDEAU Advisor |
ARIELLE CLOUTIER Artist, teacher and advisor | STÉPHANIE FILION Artist and advisor | LORRAINE PARADIS Artist and advisor |
OUR STORY
Pin-So existed under the corporate name « La Boîte à Pin-So » since October 3rd 2003. On February 1st 2010, Carole Majeau acquired the business from Sonia Blanchet and created a stimulus plan to enable growth under the corporate name « La Boîte à Pin-So 2010 ».
In 2012, Pin-So began to participate annually in the « Salon des arts décoratifs et visuels ». This showcase helped to raise the business' visibility both locally and provincially and place Pin-So in the market as a reseller of its artists' art patterns in shops in both Quebec and New Brunswick.
On January 1st 2014, Carole Majeau incorporated the business under the corporate name « Pin-So inc. » to shape the company for the next growth step that included the addition of a shareholder.
In June of 2014, Pin-So left the second floor on route de l'Église and settled down on the ground floor on Chemin Sainte-Foy, doubling its area. This new efficient space and easy access brings great pleasure to its customers and employees.
In August 2014, Pin-So becomes the exclusive distributor of Powertex Products in the province of Quebec.
In March of 2016, Pin-So launched its online shop within the website. Every product, class and service was now offered online.
In September of 2016, Pin-So acquired « Les Éditions CDP ». This business publishes and distributes patterns from more than 30 artists, and offers more than 1 800 patterns within its website: www.editions-cdp.com.
In July 2018, Pin-So acquired Powertex Canada. This business distributes Powertex products in Canada and offers a certified instructors training program. Please look at www.powertex.ca for more information.
In August 2021, Pin-So launches its online course platform at pin-so.thinkific.com. Its customers can then carry out projects offered by the artists in the comfort of their homes.
Today, Pin-So relies on a team of six artists who produce artwork and patterns to animate their art classes and to resell patterns and art supplies. Furthermore, Pin-So upholds relationships with famous artists who come to the shop to give intensive seminars for the customers. Amongst them, we find some prestigious names such as Daniel Vincent, Gérald Trudel, Nicole Coulombe and Marc Galipeau.
ARTIST'S PATTERN PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION
Les Éditions CDP, which is part of Pin-So, is the pattern publisher and distributor of many artists. Don't hesitate to contact us if your are an artist that want to benefit from our reseller network and simplify your life in pattern publishing. Our artists that we distribute their patterns can be seen at the Artists web page.
RESALE OF PATTERNS FROM OUR ARTISTS
Pin-So/Les Éditions CDP is the distributor of patterns from its artists. If you want to resell these patterns in your shop, don't hesitate to contact us to chat about more details and available discounts. Our artists that we distribute their patterns can be seen at the Artists web page.
RESALE OF POWERTEX PRODUCTS & CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Powertex Canada, which is part of Pin-So, is the exclusive distributor of Powertex products in Canada. If you want to resell Powertex products in your shop or become a certified instructor, don't hesitate to contact us to chat about the available discounts.You will find all Powertex products at web page Powertex ans visit www.powertex.ca for more information.