How to Get Started with Your Crafty Workshop

A friendly and practical step-by-step guide for mum-preneurs and creative souls

Step 1: Discover Your Crafting Niche

Before you start, think about:

• What craft are you passionate about? (macramé, candle-making, decoupage, embroidery, painting, ect.)
  
  
• What do you enjoy teaching or creating?
  
  

💡 Tip: Start with one core craft you feel confident with and can teach with love and ease.

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Step 2: Define Your Ideal Workshop Experience

Ask yourself:

• Who do you want to attract? (beginner crafters, mums who want “me time”, people seeking out connection with others in a crafty space)
  
  
• What kind of vibe do you want? (relaxed & cosy, fun & bubbly, stylish & curated)
  
  
• Will it be a one-time session or a series?
  
  

💡 Tip: Give your workshop a personality—people love a unique experience, not just a class.

Step 3: Plan Your Workshop Content

Outline:

• The project you'll teach
  
  
• The materials needed
  
  
• A simple, step-by-step breakdown of how you’ll teach it
  
  
• The time required (2-3 hours is usually perfect)
  
  

💡 Tip: Do a test run with a friend or fellow mama to check timing and clarity. This is a great way to see how smoothly your workshop runs and if there are any bumps that need ironing out.

Step 4: Sort Out Supplies & Kits

You have 2 options:

1. Provide materials on-site – a lovely touch that makes life easy for attendees
   
   
2. DIY kits – ideal for online or take-home options
   
   

Create a list and where possible shop in bulk to save money. Organise each participant’s supplies into cute bags or boxes.

💡 Tip: Add a little extra like a thank-you tag to make it feel special!

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Step 5: Find a Venue

Options:

• Your own home (if you’ve got the space)
• Community centres, cafes, art studios, or libraries- Check out Sharesy for great local community venues for hire
• Partner with local businesses, ask your local cafe, restaurant if you can use a section of their space for free. You bring in customers and they will purchase food or drinks with them (win-win!)
  
  

💡 Tip: Make sure the space has good lighting, seating, and access to bathrooms.

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Step 6: Price Your Workshop

Think about:

• Material costs
  
  
• Venue hire
  
  
• Your time (prep, setup, teaching, cleanup)
  
  
• Marketing costs
  
  

💡 Tip: Don’t undervalue yourself—people are paying for your expertise and the whole experience. 

This is definitely a hard one for most to get right. Do some research and see what other crafters are charging for similar activities this should give you a starting point for pricing your workshop.

Step 7: Promote Your Workshop

Start small and warm:

• Share on your Instagram/Facebook with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks
  
  
• Create a simple Eventbrite or Google Form to manage sign-ups
  
  
• Use local groups, mum circles, WhatsApp chats, and community boards
  
  

💡 Tip: Word of mouth is golden—ask friends to spread the word and offer referral discounts. That is how I got started. 

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Step 8: Prepare the Space and Welcome Magic

• Set up early and test your layout- testing out a few days before is really helpful- then if there is anything missing you will have time to source it before your event
  
  
• Play light music, add flowers or create a calming atmosphere with lighting
  
  
• Welcome everyone with a big smile and maybe a cuppa and a slice of cake!
  
  

💡 Tip: Start with a fun intro round to help everyone relax and feel connected.

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Step 9: Host with Heart 

• Keep it relaxed, positive, and encouraging
  
  
• Offer help individually as people work
  
  
• Don’t stress if things go “off-plan”—it’s about enjoyment, not perfection. From my experience, it is good to have a lesson plan to help you with the flow of your workshop but don’t feel you need to follow it rigidly.
  
  

💡 Tip: Take some photos (with permission) and ask for feedback at the end.

Step 10: Follow Up & Grow

• Send a thank-you email with photos, a mini tutorial recap, or links to supplies
  
  
• Ask for a review or testimonial
  
  
• Share highlights on your socials
  
  
• Start planning your next one!
  
  

💡 Tip: Build a little email list of attendees and fans—you’re building a community!

Final Words for Fellow Crafty Mamas

Starting your own crafty workshop is about sharing joy, creativity, and connection. Don’t wait for it to be perfect—just start. Your unique style, warmth, and mama-magic are exactly what the world needs.

You’ve got this. Now grab your glitter (or glue gun), and go make some crafty dreams come true!

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