Pop-Up stitching workshops

Individuals buying tickets, groups booking private sessions, and venues or businesses that hire you to host events.

A per-person ticket price or a flat group fee, often with materials included. Repeat bookings with a few regular venues keep it steady.

• Teaching groups of mixed ability
• Organizing kits and materials
• Approaching venues and event hosts
• Time management in a fixed session

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether venues require proof of cover
• Check venue rental costs and cancellation terms, and what happens if few people sign up
• Check municipal rules on running events or selling in public spaces
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold (check with the CRA)
• Winter weather can affect travel and attendance, so plan flexible dates

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on how many kits and tools you prepare, how you transport them and any deposits or venue costs. These are estimates, so plan around your first few events.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,500, depending on ticket prices, group sizes and how many sessions you run. Hours start from about six a week, and winter weather can affect attendance.

Check commercial general liability insurance and whether venues want proof of cover. Also check venue rental costs and cancellation terms, municipal rules on events or selling in public spaces, and GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold.