In this format, the hostess and guests stamp two to three projects to take home. The demonstration portion of the workshop is split—it occurs at each station where the customers make each project. The guests are able to make a larger variety of projects with different techniques. You will need a large space with two to three hard surfaces with seating. This type of workshop can be conducted in any size venue except a small one. It’s a great option for large open rooms such as activity rooms, meeting rooms, and church halls. At an in-home workshop, the hostess’ dining room table, kitchen table, and counter or island work well.
In a straight demonstration, the hostess and guests seated around and they watch a demonstration Stampin’ Up! products and techniques. Catalogs are distributed and orders are taken. It can be done in any size venue, but is often the best option for a small location.
This workshop format is similar to the straight demonstration, except the hostess and guests make a project once the demonstration portion of the workshop is over. One of the most popular ways to hold a workshop, it takes about two to three hours. Depending on the number of guests you have, this type of workshop can be held in any size venue. You will need a hard surface for the stamping activity.
This workshop format is usually announced to the guests ahead of the workshop through an announcement or flyer. All customers wishing to participate gather at a common venue and do hands-on projects. The total of all orders placed at the event counts as one workshop, names are put in a hat, and the winner gets all the hostess benefits. With this format, the guests encourage each other to place large orders. The bigger the workshop total, the more benefits the winner will receive.
This type of workshop is a mass-production event. Guests will create a set number of cards and envelopes and charged a set fee to cover the cost of supplies. There can be different designs or simply offer duplicates of the same card. This format is best as a time sensitive event where the hostess is inviting the guests to purchase stamps that are about to be discontinued, such as Sell-A-Bration or retired-list sets.
-by Karen Ann Wade (portions from Suzy Miller)