Mini Craft Workshop

Consider doing a mini craft workshop if your craft is one of those that are particularly popular right now, e.g. paper crafts and jewellery. More and more people are becoming interested in handcrafting something themselves, so if you're good at teaching this could work well for you.

Bear in mind you may need to invest in extra tools if you do this type of party - you can't expect 10 guests to share one pair of scissors! Think about whether you want to set a limit on the number of guests at your craft workshop parties too.

You will need to have finished examples available so that guests can choose what to make (if you give them the option) and so they can see what they're aiming for. Demonstrate each step and take time to help anyone who is battling a little.

Some guests will want to do it all themselves, others will just be interested in chatting and having the finished article, so try to judge whether they'd like you to finish off the difficult bits for them.

In terms of charging for mini craft workshops, you can structure it in two different ways:

• Charge a set fee per guest; or
• Sell the kits or supplies to make the items.

If charging a set fee you will probably all be making the same project from start to finish, though the actual design may vary slightly for different guests. If you're selling the kits or supplies you will most likely find yourself demonstrating several different craft projects, so be prepared for this.

A fun niche for this type of party is hen nights, e.g. beading parties where the bride and bridesmaids bead their own wedding jewellery or pottery parties where the guests make up a dinner set for the bride, then you take it home to glaze for them.

It might be worth taking some of your other finished items as well, as some guests might want to buy afterwards.

Suits: anyone who is comfortable teaching others and doesn't get too flustered when things go wrong!

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