About us

Since 2010, we’ve been creating paintable, DIY projects, workshops and a full catalog of products to help you thrive through art as much as we do.

Pin-So’s mission is to help people discover the creative world, through the emotions of people and colors, by leveraging two complementary levers:

– A visual and decorative arts school dedicated to the creation and production of artistic works;

– A boutique specializing in the sale of artists’ materials, creative hobbies and framing, promoting the distribution and reproduction of artistic works.

Our team

Carole Majeau

Co-owner, artist and teacher

Bruno Cloutier

Co-owner

Josée Cloutier

Artist and teacher

Brigitte Malenfant

Artist and teacher

Ginette Laurendeau

Accounting

Arielle Cloutier

Artist, teacher and customer adviser

Stéphanie Filion

Artist and customer adviser

Lorraine Paradis

Artist and customer adviser

Sana Kabani

Advisor and
Supervisor – Retail trade

Sylvie Gendron

Advisor

“Pin-So relies on a team of 6 artists who produce artwork and patterns to run its training workshops, pattern resale and artist materials.”
Mrs. Carole Majeau, owner

Our history

Pin-So had existed under the name “La Boîte à Pin-So” since October 3, 2003. On February 1, 2010, Carole Majeau acquired the business from Sonia Blanchet and implemented a recovery plan to stimulate growth under the name “La Boîte à Pin-So 2010”.

In 2012, Pin-So began its annual participation in the Salon des arts décoratifs et visuels. This showcase elevates the company’s local reputation to the provincial level, and positions Pin-So in the market as a reseller of patterns by its artists to stores in the province of Quebec and New Brunswick.

On January 1, 2014, Carole Majeau incorporates the business under the name “Pin-So inc.” to structure the company for its next stage of growth, which includes the addition of a shareholder.

In June 2014, Pin-So moved from the second floor on Route de l’Église to the first floor on Chemin Sainte-Foy, doubling its floor space. This new, efficient and easily accessible layout is a great pleasure for customers and employees alike.

In August 2014, Pin-So became the exclusive distributor of Powertex products in Quebec.

In March 2016, Pin-So launched its online sales site integrated with its website. All products, courses and services are now available.

In September 2016, Pin-So acquired Les Éditions CDP. This company publishes and distributes patterns by over 30 artists, and offers over 1,800 titles for sale.

In July 2018, Pin-So acquired Powertex Canada. This company distributes Powertex products in Canada and offers a certified trainer program. Please visit www.powertex.ca for more details.

In August 2021, Pin-So launches its online course platform at pin-so.thinkific.com. Its customers can then carry out projects offered by its artists in the comfort of their own homes.

Today, Pin-So relies on a team of six artists who produce artwork and patterns for its training workshops, and for the resale of patterns and artist’s materials. In addition, Pin-So maintains relationships with several renowned artists who travel to the art school to deliver intensive seminars to customers. These include such prestigious names as Daniel Vincent, Gérald Trudel, Nicole Coulombe and Marc Galipeau.

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Resale of Powertex products and Certification Program

Powertex Canada, part of Pin-So, is the exclusive distributor of Powertex products in Canada. If you would like to resell Powertex products in your store or become a certified instructor, please contact us to discuss available discounts. For more information, visit www.powertex.ca

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Publishing and distribution of artists’ patterns

Les Éditions CDP, part of Pin-So, is the publisher and distributor of patterns by several artists. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re an artist and would like to benefit from our resale network, in addition to simplifying your pattern editing.

Discover our artists
Resale of our artists’ patterns

Pin-So/Les Éditions CDP distributes the patterns of its published artists. If you would like to resell these patterns in your store, please contact us to discuss available discounts.

See our artists’ patterns

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