[Jewelry making - Article 00065] - [Orchid] Pros and Cons of teaching Workshops

[Carrie Nunes]

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Hi all,

    I am looking for advice and opinions about teaching small workshops.
    I need to make some extra money as I am paying off debt I accrued
    from building my new studio. I was considering developing a few small
    workshops that could be taught at a local art facility. I have not
    taught anything formally. I have only taught some family and friends
    fabrication basics, cutting, sawing, sanding, drilling, basic
    soldering, and chainmaking. By teaching I hope that I could also
    spread more word of mouth about my jewelry as well. 

    My first idea for a workshop would be as simple as possible. Cold
    working techniques. And I know the project or projects should be
    quick enough that the students would have something to take home with
    them. If something like that went well, I thought maybe later I could
    have a workshop that involved some basic soldering or maybe a PMC
    class (which I would need to expand my knowledge in first). Both of
    those ideas would likely require more financial investment (a PMC
    kiln) and safety liability (having students working with a torch). So
    a simple workshop with cold techniques seems the best place to start
    and could be a lot of fun. 

    What all do I need to consider to get started? 

    -the materials for the projects and cost of materials 

    -the tools students would need and cost of these tools 

    -is the art facility I am considering an appropriate space for this
    (not quite as critical with cold techniques. Hammering noise might be
    the biggest consideration) 

    -planning some simple projects step by step 

    -any basic metalworking information I might feel the students would
    benefit knowing given out in photocopied handouts 

    -What would be the workshop cost, materials fee and how much would
    the hosting facility get? 

    -safety, safety, safety 

    I appreciate any thoughts you all can share on this and your personal
    experiences having taught workshops. I really love metalworking and I
    enjoy seeing others get excited about the medium. I hope that by
    trying this that it could be a really good experience for me. 

Thanks-Carrie Nunes

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