Teaching at Chimera Arts
I would like to teach a class.
Simply send an email to info@chimeraarts.org describing your proposed class. We’ll review your request and get back to you promptly. If your class is accepted you’ll receive a follow-up email about important details regarding teaching at Chimera Arts.
My class has been approved, now what?
Now we need to gather detailed information about what you are offering.
Class title (e.g. Widget Making 101)
Short class description
Longer class description. What the attendee will learn and make
One or more photos that will be used to promote the class
Safety considerations
Appropriate age range
Class outline
Teacher bio
Teacher contact information - typically just your email
Keywords (e.g. widgets, widgetmaking, etc.)
Class length (Is it multiple days?)
Class format (on-site or virtual)
Materials fee (if any, purchased by you)
Cost per attendee
Desired class frequency (e.g. Once a month on second Saturday)
Minimum and maximum class size
Cancellation policy. We have a general 72 hour cancellation, if you need something different let us know.
Do the attendees need to bring anything to class?
Are there any online materials the attendees need to review before the class?
Anything else the attendees should be aware of?
After submitting your class, there may be some back and forth on the class description and scheduling details. Once we’re both happy with the class description we may opt to do a dry run of your class - especially true if you’ve never presented the material before.
We use Eventbrite to manage our classes. We will take these details and create a class listing for you. The class posting will initially be marked as ‘Private’ and you’ll get a link to review it. If it looks good we’ll make the class available for all to see.
Note:All attendees must sign up via Eventbrite. We do not support cash or check sales. Chimera does not purchase materials so if you are charging a material fee, will be stated that fees are paid directly to you day of class.
Paperwork and membership
As an instructor, you will need a teachers’ agreement and a W9 form. You’ll also become a member of Chimera Arts - and that has it’s own paperwork to fill out. The most important aspect of membership, for you, is your card key. This lets you have independent access to the space.
Ticketing fees
In general, Eventbrite charges a ticketing fee for each attendee sign-up. This fee is added on to the class fee that you have specified. If an attendee cancels before our 72 hour policy, they still pay this fee.
Promoting your class
To start, your new class will be promoted at the top of our next monthly newsletter. Instagram and Facebook postings will be created as well. Your class will show up in Eventbrite searches as well - so chose good keywords. Word of mouth is a very effective way to get more attendees. Finally, use your personal network to promote your class as well.
Class management
You will be added to our Eventbrite team. You will receive attendee sign-up and cancellation notifications as well as have access to your class listing. You will be able to see who is attending your class and get their emails in case you need to send them any pre-class information. If you have not had much experience with Eventbrite or are generally computer averse Joe or Amber are happy to show you around.
Refunds
Our refund policy is 72 hours prior to class but we understand things happen. Please email us any refund request and we will evaluate on a case per case basis
Getting paid
Once your class has happened you need to fill out a class summary form. This goes to our accounting department and your money will be on its way. If you have any questions about payment or how to fill out form contact Nancy.
Our policy for any class held at Chimera is 50/50 split between our facility and instructor. Any materials purchased by you for the class, will be charged directly to you and you will collect this fees day of class (commonly called a material fee).
Waivers
Students are required to fill out attendee waivers and should be provided and signed at the beginning of class. View general class waiver.
Special classes
When we first create a class, we post it to Eventbrite as ‘Private’. This same mechanism can be used to offer private classes. We simply create a new instance of your class on a certain date, keep it private and send the link to your target attendees.
Group classes are also possible. Once again, this entails creating a private class. You’ll need to manage the date and size of class.
The standard payout is 50/50 for both private & group classes and the 72 hour cancellation policy still applies. Note: For small group and private classes, some studios will still be open for other members to work on projects.
Discounts
If you would like to have a ‘sale’ on your class. We can simply generate a discount code in Eventbrite and apply it to your class. This will go towards the amount you will receive for the class. Chimera will still get the 50/50 split on original price agreed upon before creating the class. Please let us know if you plan to offer a sale discount.
We also offer a member discount of 10% for classes.
Reserve your equipment
It is important that you book the resources that you’ll be using for your class. This is done via your Cobot account. (You set this up as part of your membership sign-up.) Look for ‘Bookings’. This lets other folks know that the equipment or area is going to be used by you at a certain date for a certain amount of time. Note that certain areas are also reservable, e.g. the big table at the back of the main room.
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