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Business of Craft 2020 - POSTPONED

The Business for Craft Course has been POSTPONED until further notice.

The objective:

PEI craftspeople require the tools,skills and knowledge to start, operate and grow a craft business successfully. This course will equip self-employed cultural entrepreneurs with this skill set. The course will help you succeed and earn a living from crafts. 

Dates 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm Starting April 1.

Location: The Centre for Craft 98  Water Street Charlottetown PEI

 Topics we will discuss:

  • Who is a Craftsperson, Do you have what it takes?

  • Craft Studio Business Structures

  • Fine Craft Venus & Markets

  • Business Plans

  • Finding your Market

  • Pricing your work  & Competition

  • Branding and merchandising

  • Networking

  • Self Employment and Finances 101

  • You & the Law

  • Using Social Media

  • Panel  with Guest speakers

A detailed course syllabus will be produced once guest speaker dates are lined up.

Dates: April 1 - June 3, 2020

When: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30pm
Where: PEICC, 98 Water Street, 2nd Floor Studio
Number of classes: 10
Class hours: 30

COST:

PEICC Member - 200$ +HST
Non member - 250$ + HST
Single Class - 30$ + HST
Graduate of 2019 BofC - Free to attend any sessions

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