Thursday, May 19, 2011

Teaching Classes

IMG_2036I’ve been asked to teach classes. I teach on occasion now—at different libraries in Suffolk County. That works pretty well but that means I need to wait until the library wants to run a jewelry class and it often fills SO fast that my friends can’t get into the class. So what to do?

I’m thinking of starting in-home jewelry-making classes. I haven’t worked out the kinks yet (like, how could I actually make MONEY doing it) but I’m toying with ideas.

I am going to try it out, take it slow, see how it progresses and tweak my method as I go along.

I did a little brainstorming today with a friend. I’m thinking we do one 3-hour class in someone’s home. The host is free as a thank you. Each participant pays a set fee for the class and all materials are provided. People will prepay and get to pick out their crystal cIMG_2124olors in advance. I can’t have more than 10 and no less than 8 people (or it wouldn’t be worth it financially for either party. If I have less people I need to charge more per person).

What are your thoughts? Want to have a class in your home? Have you ever done this?

2 comments:

  1. I think you should give it a shot. You definitely need to charge and prepaying is the best idea. At least then they're committed. A few more ideas: If you offer wine and cheese, you can charge more. Have a specific item you'll teach them to make and that they'll leave with. Then, they get to eat and get to take home jewelry. It sounds like fun!

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  2. Thanks for the idea! I'm going to go for it!

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