What kind of craft can I turn into a workshop?

Almost any hands-on craft: ceramics, mosaic, cooking, woodworking, tailoring, jewellery. The rule is to isolate a gesture that can be done in a few hours, with a result the participant creates and takes home.

Where does the workshop take place?

In your own studio or at the location you choose, not at a CNA venue. You state the place and time on the workshop page, and the customer sees them before booking.

From studio to experience: how to turn your craft into a workshop

From product to experience: why it pays off

Turning your craft into a workshop means selling the experience, not just the object: the gesture, the time and the know-how behind a handmade piece. On Handsome, a Maker from Romagna offers a live experience and receives the bookings online.

You open a revenue stream that doesn't depend on a single product, and you introduce your studio to people who become loyal customers.

The 5 steps to build your first workshop

Choose a single gesture. Isolate one activity that can be completed in 2-3 hours, with a result the participant takes home.
Set the duration and the seats. Small groups of 4 to 8 people keep quality and attention high.
Build your price calmly. Materials, time, space, the value of the experience. Accessible premium: you tell a story of value, not discounts.
Explain what's included. Materials, tools, a little taste: clarity increases bookings.
Tell it with real photos. Hands at work, natural light, your authentic space.

Calendar, bookings and payments: Handsome takes care of it

You publish your dates on a calendar that customers see in real time; the bookings arrive already confirmed; the payment is credited directly to your account via Stripe. No cash to handle in the studio. Want to see an experience page? Take a look at the workshops already online.

0% commission on workshops

Handsome takes no commission on your workshop's earnings: it's 0%. The platform sustains itself with a Booking Guarantee of 0.49 euro per seat, paid by the customer. The big experience platforms usually take around 20%: on Handsome that 20% stays with you, with no platform commission.

The CNA Member badge and the boost from CNA Rimini

If you're a member of CNA Rimini, your profile can display the "CNA Member" badge, visible only after verification. There's no such thing as "CNA-branded workshops": the experience and the brand stay yours and Handsome's; CNA promotes and certifies membership. Bring your studio online and publish your first date.

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How much does it cost to sell workshops on Handsome?: Selling workshops on Handsome costs no commission: Handsome keeps 0% of your earnings. The platform sustains itself with a Booking Guarantee of 0.49 euro per seat, paid by the customer. The earnings are credited directly to the Maker via Stripe.
What kind of craft can I turn into a workshop?: Almost any hands-on craft: ceramics, mosaic, cooking, woodworking, tailoring, jewellery. The rule is to isolate a gesture that can be done in a few hours, with a result the participant creates and takes home.
Where does the workshop take place?: In your own studio or at the location you choose, not at a CNA venue. You state the place and time on the workshop page, and the customer sees them before booking.

0% commission on workshops, direct payouts. Free to join in minutes.

Bring your workshop studio to Handsome