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FAQ

DO I NEED TO HAVE A PRODUCT IDEA ALREADY?

No, you do not need to already know what you’re going to sell, but I bet you have some ideas to explore. On the other hand, some WILL already have some product already on hand and will use this course to learn and practice business skills such as selling, communication, nitty gritty financial literacy and time-management skills. Our first class is all about the creative process: brainstorming product ideas and goal setting. After this first meeting, expect to know what you're capable of creating and mass producing in time for a holiday market. (Once you have your product created, you may find other selling opportunities and you’ll be ready for them!)

WHAT ARE THE MEETING DETAILS?

We will meet 4 times before “launching" your business and do one Zoom call to de-brief after your first market/fair (it’s important to assess your approach to selling to see what lessons you can learn for the next time). Each meeting will last 1 hour and will consist mostly of hands on instruction. For example, we will plan a budget and create a materials list, but each student will be responsible for sourcing materials and experimenting with and finalizing their unique product(s) for sale. There will be an open workshop meeting to get experience with styling and taking product photos and also practicing setting up your table and “selling” to each other. All meetings will be held in a spacious and private workshop room at Bloom and Grow Creative in Natick (17 South Ave. Suite 1 Natick 01760) This is a drop-off class but feel free to stick around if you’d like to get a feel for what we’re doing. 

WHAT ARE DETAILS ABOUT THE  MARKET WE ARE PREPARING FOR?

If you choose to participate, Bloom and Grow will be hosting a holiday Kid-Made Maker’s Market in December, where children will be able to “launch” their new business and sell their unique products to the public for the first time! Participation is optional, but a great perk of taking this class, and an opportunity for the kids to feel really accomplished and gain valuable experience, AND make some $$ of their own! Kids/parents are responsible for making/taking payments (cash, Venmo, credit card reader, etc) and sharing any contact or communication profiles/email addresses at their own discretion..

I am always working on opportunities for these new kid businesses to sell at different markets. You will be ready after this class! 

CAN WE PARTNER UP FOR A BUSINESS?

Absolutely! We've had several successful partnership businesses go through this class and sell at multiple markets since “graduating." For class enrollment purposes, I ask each child be signed up separately. You can follow up with an email telling me about the partnership.

A NOTE ABOUT MATERIALS COST:

In order to create your products, you’ll need to source and pay for materials. The materials cost is based on your individual product creation needs and how easily it is to source the amount you need (some children have upcycled found items or reused supplies from around the house). Each child is responsible for their own materials budget and fulfillment, but expect to spend at least $50 on materials to produce your goods for sale. Keep in mind that each business will have a table at the market that will need display and presentation considerations (tablecloth, signs, display props). In class, we’ll brainstorm resourceful ways to attain materials or raise money to cut the cost (for parents). 

WHO IS TEACHING THIS CLASS?

Some of you may already know me, but for those who do not, my name is Rebecca Saraceno. I’m a local-to-Waltham mom (of two children, 11-yr old Emilia and 8-yr old Luca) and the founder and girl mentor of wellgirl. wellgirl offers programs and products to inspire, support & empower girls, from the inside out. Even though this class started as a Girl Maker class, my son, who also has a creative entrepreneurial spirit, inspired me to create a younger, co-ed class and so I now teach and host markets for both! I’ve been a sole proprietor for a number of hand-craft businesses over the past 20 years: print and book design (I also know how to print on a letterpress!) jewelry making and stationery products. I’ve also been a print design teacher at Emerson College, have a couple years of homeschool teaching and curriculum creation experience, and am the troop leader for our local Junior Girl Scouts (going on our 7th year together!). I thank my Mom for my craftiness and my Dad for the willingness to make a difference through reaching out and teaching. 

SIBLING DISCOUNT

If you have more than one child who would like to take the class, no matter if they want to start their own business or be part of a partnership, I offer a 25% discount on the second child. Use the “Sibling Discount Rate” on the checkout page.  

 

HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS? 

Email: [email protected]

Please read the TERMS & CONDITIONS on the checkout page. They are simply stated agreements to participation & payment, and are considered accepted when you check out.  

 

All images come from previous sessions of Crafting Your Girl Maker Business and/or Starting Your Kid Made Business and local markets wellgirl has hosted.