[Jewelry making - Article 00191] - Re: [Orchid] Rent a studio space question?

[Tim Goldstein]

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    Thanks to all that have posted and provided such wonderful input.
    Looks like I should have been more clear in the original posting
    though. I am not looking for a studio space to rent, but my wife and
    I are in the process of opening a facility that will rent bench time. 

    What we have planned is actually a tool and supply retail store that
    will be targeting the hobbyist and the professional for their
    "emergency" needs. Unlike the other suppliers in the area we will
    have a fully equipped studio that will be available for rent/lease.
    What we have been struggling with is how to offer and price the
    studio time. The current leaning based upon the input of the list is
    to offer a limited number of full time leases and then rent the
    additional bench space on an hourly basis. 

    At this point we are attempting to get the doors open in March. We
    are hoping to finalize the location by next week as that is the major
    item holding us up. We will be locating in the south metro Denver
    area just a couple of miles from Arapahoe Community College. We will
    not only have the traditional jewelers equipment in the shop, but
    will also have a CNC mill, lathe, and design workstation with Rhino
    and Visual Mill 4. We have the start of the website up at
    www.A2ZMetalsmithSupply.com if anyone is interested. If you are in
    Denver and are interested in the few full time leases we will be
    offering you may want to contact us ASAP as the feedback on the list
    seems to indicate they may be in short supply. We will also be
    looking for people that would be interested in teaching some
    introductory and/or specialty courses. Finally, if anyone can give us
    any sage advise we are all ears. Looking particularly for
    suggestions in what the retail portion should stock, the equipment
    that the shop should have, and great ideas on how to market the
    concept and get the word out. 

Once again thanks for the great help.
Tim
[Denver, CO]

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