Our Story

From a Simple Idea to a Place for Creators

Every business starts with an idea. Mont Crafters began with a simple one:

Make quality art, craft and DIY supplies easier for people to find.

  • Creative people need materials.
  • Artists need paints, brushes, surfaces and tools.
  • Crafters need materials and accessories.
  • DIY enthusiasts need practical supplies for their projects.
  • Students and hobbyists need affordable ways to explore their creativity.

But finding the right supplies can sometimes be more difficult than the creative process itself.

Mont Crafters was created to make that part simpler.

Our aim is to build an online destination where people can discover quality supplies, explore possibilities and find what they need for their next project.

And at the centre of everything is our belief: CREATE WITHOUT LIMITS

Why Mont Crafters?

The idea behind Mont Crafters comes from an appreciation of the creative process.

Creating something can be deeply personal.

It can be a hobby, a profession, a way of learning, a way of expressing an idea or simply a way to spend time doing something meaningful.

But regardless of why someone creates, the materials they use play an important role.

We wanted to build a store focused on those materials.

Not just a place to purchase products, but a place where artists, crafters, makers and DIY enthusiasts can discover possibilities.

Starting With Creativity

Art and creativity sit at the heart of Mont Crafters.

Painting, drawing, crafting and DIY are different activities, but they share something important:

They begin with an idea.

  • A blank canvas.
  • An empty sketchbook.
  • A collection of craft materials.
  • A project waiting to be built.

The first step can be as simple as picking up a brush, pencil, tool or material and trying something.

We want Mont Crafters to make that first step easier.

Building an Online Creative Store

As the idea developed, it became clear that Mont Crafters needed to be more than a basic online catalogue.

  • People don't always know exactly what they need when starting a project.
  • Sometimes they are searching for a particular product.
  • Sometimes they are looking for inspiration.
  • Sometimes they want to learn how a material or technique works.

That led to the structure of the Mont Crafters experience:

SHOP

A place to find quality art, craft and DIY supplies.

CREATE

A place to discover creative projects and ideas.

LEARN

A place to develop knowledge through guides, tutorials, techniques and practical advice.

The three work together.

  • Shop for the supplies.
  • Learn how to use them.
  • Create something of your own.

Growing the Range

Mont Crafters is being built with a long-term approach to its product range.

Our focus remains on art, craft and DIY supplies, while continuing to expand the selection of materials, tools and creative essentials available to customers.

As the catalogue grows, we want to maintain a clear distinction between simply adding more products and building a genuinely useful range.

Every new product should have a reason to be there.

It should support a creative activity, solve a practical need or give customers another way to explore their creativity.

Creativity Has Changed. Our Belief Hasn't.

The way people create continues to evolve.

New materials appear.

New techniques develop.

Traditional crafts find new audiences.

Artists combine different mediums.

DIY projects become more ambitious.

People discover creative hobbies through online communities and tutorials.

Technology introduces new ways to design, plan and produce.

Through all these changes, one thing remains constant:

People want to make things.

Mont Crafters wants to be part of that process.

Creating for Different Reasons

There isn't one reason people create.

  • Someone may paint because they love art.
  • Someone else may craft because it helps them relax.
  • A student may create because they have a school assignment.
  • An educator may use art to help students learn.
  • A DIY enthusiast may create because they want to build something themselves.
  • A professional maker may create products for customers.

The activity may be different. The motivation may be different. But the creative process connects them.

That's why Mont Crafters is intended for every kind of maker.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy can be expressed in three words:

CREATE WITHOUT LIMITS
  • It means being willing to explore.
  • It means trying something new.
  • It means learning from mistakes.
  • It means finding your own approach.
  • It means not assuming that creativity belongs only to professionals.
  • And it means recognising that the finished product isn't always the most important part.

Sometimes the process itself is the reason you create.

What We Are Building

Mont Crafters is still growing. That is intentional.

We are building the store piece by piece, expanding the product range, improving the customer experience and developing useful creative resources.

Over time, we want Mont Crafters to become a place where customers can:

  • Discover quality art supplies
  • Find craft materials
  • Explore DIY supplies
  • Learn new techniques
  • Find project ideas
  • Experiment with different materials
  • Develop creative skills
  • Start new hobbies
  • Improve existing ones
  • Find inspiration for their next project

The store will continue to evolve alongside the people who use it.

The Journey Ahead

The next chapter of Mont Crafters is about growth.

  • Growth in products.
  • Growth in creative resources.
  • Growth in customers.
  • Growth into new markets.

Our long-term vision is to build a trusted destination for art, craft and DIY supplies that can serve creators locally and internationally.

As we expand, we want to preserve what made the idea worthwhile in the first place:

  • Quality supplies.
  • Creative possibilities.
  • Useful information.
  • Freedom to create.

The Mont Crafters Community

We don't see creativity as something that belongs to a particular age, profession, country or background. A child discovering painting for the first time and an experienced artist refining their technique are both creators.

A beginner learning how to make something and an experienced crafter developing their own style are both makers. That diversity is part of what makes creativity interesting.

Our future community will include people with different experiences, cultures, skill levels and creative interests. We want everyone to feel that there is a place for them at Mont Crafters.

What's Next?

There is still a lot to build.

  • More products.
  • More creative ideas.
  • More guides.
  • More techniques.
  • More makers.
  • More places to reach.
  • And more opportunities for people to discover what they can create.

The journey is ongoing. And that's exactly how we want it. Because creativity doesn't have a final destination.

  • There is always another project.
  • Another material.
  • Another technique.
  • Another idea.

OUR STORY CONTINUES

Mont Crafters started with a simple idea:

Create a place where people can find quality art, craft and DIY supplies and have the freedom to explore their creativity.

That idea continues to guide what we build.

As the store grows from Kenya toward a wider international audience, our purpose remains unchanged.

We want to help more people discover the satisfaction of making something themselves.

  • Whatever your skill level.
  • Whatever your creative interest.
  • Whatever your next project may be.

Start creating; CREATE WITHOUT LIMITS.