Barbara shares her experiences of organising corsetry masterclasses, including topics to cover, target audience, timing, location and cost.
addPractising making corsets in preparation for selling: what exactly should you practise, and what's the most effective way to use your time and resources?
addBarbara continues her series by sharing the contents of her own corsetry masterclass, how she prepared for the event, and how it went.
add"Sell only the particular skills that you have already practiced. Practice only the skills that you hope to sell." Jenni helps you move toward professional status.
addDaydreaming about the future to help make decisions today. "What am I going to sell?" can refine your practice, enhancing your chances of success.
addLearning 'on the job' is a great way to pick up skills. Rosie explains the ‘why, when and how’ of securing a corsetry internship, including her own personal 'how-to' guide.
addWorking as an intern is one way to learn a specialist skill like corsetry. Rosie discusses whether interning is either a benefit or a disadvantage.
addHow do you know that your client will pay? How do you know that they won't ruin and try to return what you've made them? The answer to most concerns is a good contract. Are you protecting yourself?
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