My first impression was that I didn't like the word "creature". I think changing that to 'animal' would be better.

pennyhal wrote: Good points Penny. I'll do some thinking about how to approach this.

I think you are trying to cover too much info in the first class and it is too long. It's not like at home where you can get up and run to the kitchen for a piece of chocolate when you get tired of sitting. Or, you could schedule exercise breaks and play the Chicken Fat record to energize people. The first class is geared toward beginners and there is only so much info you can absorb at first before you get overwhelmed. If people come to class with no quilting experience, you'll find yourself spending a lot of time helping them out with the basics. With the more advanced classes, less time will be needed in helping the students out. I just remember from my first applique class I took how everyone was doing it wrong inspite of excellent directions from the teacher and she needed to go from student to student to help them correct their problems.

Thanks Margo! Good suggestions.

BJ, I suggest that you contact the shop(s) that you want to teach in and see if they think these workshops would appeal to their customers.
Maybe they will let you try one and just see how it goes?
You will not get your mandatory minimum of students unless the shop is willing to advertise it for you, so check to see that they will!

Good luck!

Hey folks, I really do want your input...positive or constructive.

PDQuilt wrote: Yes, I think you are right. I was thinking that last night after I went to bed. Thought I might lower it to $60...that's $10 an hour per student, which seems right perhaps. Maybe after I have done it more I will have a better feel for this kind of thing.

You certainly do beautiful work, and I like the idea that your classes are geared to completing a project. I've taken more than my share of classes, and I think you might consider lowering the price. Perhaps $75?

I need a favor. I have updated my webpage with descriptions of three new workshops I am developing and I would love to know what you think and if you have suggestions for improvement or even an additional workshop. I'm thinking of making video workshops of these also. I'm not sure I'll ever teach them (though I have taught a version of workshop 2 at G Street Fabrics one time). Here's the link:
http://www.bjfabricartist.com/Workshops.html Thanks everyone.