Mobile clay workshops for parties and groups

Parents booking birthday parties, schools and after-school programs, companies running team events, and libraries or community centers.

A flat fee per workshop or a price per person, with an optional add-on for firing and glazing finished pieces.

• Hand-building techniques and project design
• Managing groups, including children
• Clear communication with event organizers
• Packing and setting up quickly

• General liability insurance, as many venues ask for a certificate of insurance
• Check whether working with children at schools requires a background check
• Check food-safe labeling rules before telling customers that pieces are safe for food use
• Check whether your state requires sales tax on classes or on items you sell
• Plan for breakage and transport of unfired work

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how much clay, tools and kit you buy and how you handle firing. These are estimates, so price your own supplies and transport before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how many bookings you take. The estimate starts from about 6 hours a week, so your results will depend on how much time you put in.

Check whether working with children at schools requires a background check, and get general liability insurance, since many venues ask for a certificate. Also check food-safe labeling rules and whether your state requires sales tax on classes.