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| + | Nope! Anybody is welcome to teach a class at our space. For classes that involve woodworking, machine tooling, or other potentially dangerous equipment, we ask that potential instructors get a safety check at Lowell Makes. Please contact [email protected] to get in touch with the appropriate person. |
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| − | * Check that your schedule does not conflict with other events at Lowell Makes |
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| + | Instructors are entitled to 50% of the ticket fees collected, after costs of materials. Lowell Makes has the ultimate say in ticket pricing based on materials costs and your input. |
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| + | *My class requires that I purchase materials. Will I be compensated?* |
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| + | Yes. When setting up the class, let us know ahead of time what your material costs will be. You will need to fill out a Purchase Order through Lowell Makes to be compensated if you need to purchase supplies beforehand. |
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| + | === Creating a class: Basic steps === |
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| + | # Contact [email protected] and let us know that you are interested in teaching a class. |
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| + | # Choose a time slot for your class. To ensure your schedule does not conflict with other events at Lowell Makes, check our events calendar: http://lowellmakes.com/calendar/ |
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Revision as of 19:37, 29 July 2015
Classes at Lowell Makes
Members and nonmembers alike are welcome to attend any of the variety of classes, workshops, and info sessions offered at Lowell Makes. Members get a 20% discount on all class prices.
Upcoming Classes
Information for all past and upcoming projects can be found at the Lowell Makes Eventbrite page.
Teaching at Lowell Makes
If you are interested in teaching a class at Lowell Makes, please contact [email protected]
Instructor FAQ
- I'm interested in teaching a class at Lowell Makes. Do I need to be a member to do so?*
Nope! Anybody is welcome to teach a class at our space. For classes that involve woodworking, machine tooling, or other potentially dangerous equipment, we ask that potential instructors get a safety check at Lowell Makes. Please contact [email protected] to get in touch with the appropriate person.
- How does pricing work?*
Instructors are entitled to 50% of the ticket fees collected, after costs of materials. Lowell Makes has the ultimate say in ticket pricing based on materials costs and your input.
- My class requires that I purchase materials. Will I be compensated?*
Yes. When setting up the class, let us know ahead of time what your material costs will be. You will need to fill out a Purchase Order through Lowell Makes to be compensated if you need to purchase supplies beforehand.
Please allow ample lead time for ordering materials and order extra just in case
Creating a class: Basic steps
- Contact [email protected] and let us know that you are interested in teaching a class.
- Put together a materials list with a cost estimate and submit it for approval before buying materials
- Choose a time slot for your class. To ensure your schedule does not conflict with other events at Lowell Makes, check our events calendar: http://lowellmakes.com/calendar/
- Create a class description that includes any prerequisites and age restrictions (e.g. 5 year olds can't operate a table saw). Also include a small logo image and determine the maximum class size.
- Work with Lowell Makes to determine the class price.
- Be sure that any assets that will be required will be available (e.g. projector, laptops etc)
