
3 Tips to Create Your Best Workshop
10/01/24 • 35 min
In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori discuss the essential elements of conducting successful workshops in the crafting and quilting community. They explore the definition of workshops, the importance of pricing strategies, how to establish oneself as an expert, the significance of meeting students where they are, and the necessity of gathering feedback. Tori shares insights from her book, Workshops Unleashed, emphasizing the value of preparation and reflection in creating engaging learning experiences.
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Co-Hosts
Tori McElwain
Andi Stanfield
Producer
Devan Robinson
Keywords
workshops, crafting, quilting, pricing strategies, teaching, feedback, student engagement, workshop preparation, craft business
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In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori discuss the essential elements of conducting successful workshops in the crafting and quilting community. They explore the definition of workshops, the importance of pricing strategies, how to establish oneself as an expert, the significance of meeting students where they are, and the necessity of gathering feedback. Tori shares insights from her book, Workshops Unleashed, emphasizing the value of preparation and reflection in creating engaging learning experiences.
Click Here to Grab Your Copy of Workshops Unleashed, Today!
Learn more about Tori & Andi here.
Click here to sign up for their weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Quilting on the Side. Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts
Tori McElwain
Andi Stanfield
Producer
Devan Robinson
Keywords
workshops, crafting, quilting, pricing strategies, teaching, feedback, student engagement, workshop preparation, craft business
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Co-Hosts
Tori McElwain
Andi Stanfield
Guest
Sean - The Guy Who Sews
Producer
Devan Robinson
Keywords
quilting, business, self-taught, YouTube, collaborations, live streams, quilt patterns
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Click Here to Grab Your Copy of Workshops Unleashed, Today!
Learn more about Tori & Andi here.
Click here to sign up for their weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Quilting on the Side. Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts
Tori McElwain
Andi Stanfield
Producer
Devan Robinson
Keywords
quilting, business, subscription, growth, challenges, success, team, product releases, continuous improvement, social media, word-of-mouth marketing, mystery quilt, color palettes, collaborations, designers, fabric manufacturers, data tracking, strategic decisions, quilt industry, fabric selection, customer feedback, events, color preference, yardage, pre-cuts, notion, inspiration, UFOs, sewing for business and pleasure, Cotton Cuts
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