Pop-Up Craft Workshops at Venues

Venues like breweries, cafes, libraries and community centers, plus companies booking team events, schools, and people hosting private parties.

Flat fee per workshop or per-head pricing, with materials built into the price. Some venues pay you, others let you sell tickets directly.

• Teaching groups of mixed ability
• Packing and transporting kits
• Pitching to venues and event organizers

• General liability insurance, as many venues ask for a certificate of insurance
• Check whether you need a local business license in each city or county you work in
• Working with children may require background checks, so check with schools and your state
• Messy or sharp materials and clean-up expectations at host venues
• Check your state's sales tax rules if you sell kits or finished items

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on the craft, the portable kits you build and how you transport them. You can begin at around 6 hours a week.

Check general liability insurance, as many venues ask for a certificate of insurance. Also check whether you need a local business license in each city or county you work in, background checks for working with children, clean-up expectations, and your state's sales tax rules for kits.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000 by estimate, depending on how many venues and private events you book and what you charge per person. These are estimates, not guarantees.