We value creativity, original thought, and teachers bringing their unique perspectives to their class topics. Your workshop should include narration throughout as you impart your expertise through tips, best practices, frameworks, concepts, theory, and/or examples that are your own. Your personal knowledge, experience, and insight are the most valuable things you have to share!

Workshops should be created specifically for HobbyScool and not include branding, calls-to-action, or references to other teaching platforms within the recorded content.

Teach on an Agreed-Upon Topic

In the HobbyScool membership, we cover a wide array of hobbies and crafts. In the HobbyScool: Monetize Your Craft Membership, we focus on educational topics that help members turn their hobbies into profitable ventures.

While there is ample opportunity to create unique and standout presentations, always get approval for your workshop topic before recording.

Meet Workshop Standards

At HobbyScool, we believe that learning and creativity thrive through active engagement in workshops. Therefore, all workshops should include a clear and engaging project component.

At a minimum, each workshop should feature:

• Clear instructions detailing what students should do or create during or after the class.
• Guidelines on what students should upload to the project gallery (if applicable).

Choosing a Workshop Idea

An accessible, relatively quick project can motivate students to practice new skills and share their work.

A top-notch workshop should:

• Be easy to start: Students are more likely to start and complete a quick, manageable project. Intensive or complex projects are acceptable, but consider breaking them into stages and encouraging feedback.
• Be relevant: Projects should directly connect to the class topic.
• Promote independence and creative thinking: Your workshop should help students practice the skills you're teaching in a fun, tangible way, rather than simply following step-by-step instructions. Aim to build a foundation of skills and knowledge so students can apply and experiment with them in their own ways.
• Encourage engagement: Projects should be shareable. Encourage students to upload their projects to the membership and comment on each other's work.

Include Well-Organized Content

Great instruction requires a solid structure based on a lesson plan or course outline. At a minimum:

• Each workshop should have a clear title that reflects the content. We can help you come up with a engaging title for your workshop
• Each workshop should have a clear path for the students to follow and include a list of required supplies (if applicable)

Meet Standards for Audio & Video Quality

High-quality audio and video ensure that students can stay focused on learning. Keep in mind:

• Audio must be clear and easy to understand, free of distracting background noises.
• Audio should sync with the video footage and be clear from both channels.
• Video must be high resolution (1080p) and shot with a steady camera, clear lighting, and proper framing.
• Video should be filmed in a 16:9 aspect ratio (horizontal) for slides and video.
• Screencasts, images, and text must be sharp, not blurry or pixelated.
• Narration, commentary, and/or voiceovers should be natural and clear without using computer-generated voices.

Best Practice: Vary Visual Presentation

It is a best practice to include a variety of visuals and/or visual formats, such as on-screen text, slides, or example images, to emphasize key takeaways or explain complex ideas. Switching up camera angles can also break up static shots and keep students engaged.

Additionally:

• Talking head shots need to be well-lit with professional backdrops.
• Slides need to be well-structured and visually appealing.
• Avoid rambling, excessive pauses, or filler words like "um."

Grow Your Audience

Teaching on HobbyScool is a great way to grow your brand and build your audience.

Within your workshop, marketing of your brand should be limited so students can focus on learning. Self-promotion should only occur within your introduction (e.g. Hi, I’m Andrea from ABC Quilting) and conclusion (e.g. Thank you for joining me today. To connect with me go to www.website.com or www.instagram.com, or sign up for my free gift on my website).

In our membership, we will link to your website and one social media account for the members to connect with you.

You also have an optional opportunity to lead a challenge in our growing Skool community for extra visibility and exposure.

We will promote your workshop to our entire email list to encourage them to sign up for the Craft & Create Club membership.

This is the general outline for our 2026 membership workshops. We reserve the right to make any modifications based on member requests or the workshop ideas and recommendations we get from our expert speakers.

If you'd like to prepare a workshop, but don't see your suggested topic here, please reach out! We're open to suggestions.

January: Winter Warmers

• Project: Winter knitting/crochet project (scarves, hats, mittens)
• Craft Type: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing
• Beginner: Easy scarf with basic stitches
• Intermediate: Crochet or knit beanie with a simple pattern
• Advanced: Full winter set (scarf, hat, mittens) with complex patterns (e.g., cables)

February: Handmade Valentine’s Gifts

• Project: DIY Valentine’s Day crafts (homemade cards, candles, jewelry)
• Craft Type: Papercraft, Candle Making, Jewelry Making
• Beginner: Simple paper-cut Valentine’s cards
• Intermediate: Homemade scented candles with personalized labels
• Advanced: Wire-wrapped jewelry or beaded heart pendant

March: Spring Awakening

• Project: Spring home decor (painted flower pots, wreaths, floral embroidery)
• Craft Type: Painting, Embroidery, Floral Craft
• Beginner: Painted terracotta flower pots with stencils
• Intermediate: DIY spring wreath with faux flowers and greenery
• Advanced: Floral embroidery on canvas or clothing (e.g., pillow covers)

April: Earth Day Upcycling

• Project: Eco-friendly crafts (recycling/upcycling old materials)
• Craft Type: Mixed Media, Upcycling, DIY
• Beginner: Tote bag made from old T-shirts
• Intermediate: Painted and decoupage glass jars for storage or planters
• Advanced: Upcycled furniture or a reclaimed wood shelf project

May: Mother's Day Mementos

• Project: Personalized gifts for Mother's Day (memory boxes, custom jewelry)
• Craft Type: Papercraft, Jewelry Making, Woodworking
• Beginner: Handcrafted memory box decorated with photos or decals
• Intermediate: Personalized hand-stamped jewelry (bracelet or necklace)
• Advanced: Hand-painted wooden tray with florals or personalized name

June: Summer Vacation Vibes

• Project: Summer travel accessories (DIY tote bags, beachwear, sunglasses case)
• Craft Type: Sewing, Macramé, Painting
• Beginner: Easy-to-sew beach tote bag
• Intermediate: Macramé keychains or sunglass holders
• Advanced: Hand-painted sarong or custom beachwear

July: Patriotic Projects

• Project: Fourth of July crafts (bunting, banners, table decor)
• Craft Type: Sewing, Papercraft, Painting
• Beginner: Easy paper garlands in patriotic colors
• Intermediate: Fabric bunting or placemats
• Advanced: Hand-painted or stenciled wooden signs for Independence Day

August: Back-to-School Supplies

• Project: DIY school supplies (notebook covers, pencil cases, backpacks)
• Craft Type: Sewing, Papercraft, Upcycling
• Beginner: Personalized notebooks with decorative covers
• Intermediate: DIY fabric pencil case or pouch
• Advanced: Custom-made backpacks or lunch bags

September: Fall Harvest

• Project: Fall-themed home decor (pumpkin crafts, autumn wreaths)
• Craft Type: Painting, Floral Craft, Papercraft
• Beginner: Painted mini pumpkins with acrylic paints or markers
• Intermediate: DIY fall wreath with dried leaves, flowers, and pinecones
• Advanced: Papercraft autumn centerpiece with intricate cuts and layers

October: Spooky Creations

• Project: Halloween crafts (costume accessories, spooky decor, candle holders)
• Craft Type: Papercraft, Fabric Craft, Mixed Media
• Beginner: Paper lanterns or banners with spooky cutouts
• Intermediate: Handmade costume accessories (e.g., fabric masks or capes)
• Advanced: Intricate Halloween table decor (spiderweb placemats, eerie candle holders)

November: Thankful Treasures

• Project: Thanksgiving decor (table settings, gratitude journals, DIY napkin rings)
• Craft Type: Papercraft, Painting, Clay
• Beginner: Hand-painted gratitude stones or table cards
• Intermediate: Handmade clay napkin rings or table decor
• Advanced: Embellished gratitude journals or DIY place settings with custom name tags

December: Holiday Cheer

• Project: Christmas or holiday crafts (ornaments, garlands, gifts)
• Craft Type: Sewing, Papercraft, Woodcraft
• Beginner: DIY paper ornaments or garlands
• Intermediate: Hand-sewn holiday stockings or fabric ornaments
• Advanced: Custom wooden holiday decorations or advent calendar

Workshops accepted into the HobbyScool Membership may remain part of our curated educational library beyond their original themed month. Our goal is to build a high-quality, evergreen learning resource for members, and accepted workshops may continue to be available as part of that library.