Maker-Led Workshops

Heurich House Museum’s Maker-Led Workshop program provides makers with a free in-person platform in the museum’s conservatory to test and develop a new revenue stream to support the growth and stability of their businesses. Selected entrepreneurs will lead a two hour workshop, giving DC residents an opportunity to learn about their small business community. Workshops happen during public biergarten hours, allowing participants to also sip on local craft beverages during the workshop!

Maker-Led Workshops are designed for beginner & intermediate businesses. This program is intended for Makers with little to no workshop experience and who are in their first years of operations.

Workshops vendors will be selected through an application process. The museum’s Urban Manufacturing Incubator team will reach out to vendors at least 2 months in advance to confirm their acceptance and provide cross-promotional marketing information. See more information below!

2024 Applications Closed

Incubator Provides:

$500 payment to Maker
$150 supply budget for Maker
Tables & chairs
Indoor space
Staff supervision
Management of ticket platform & sales
Marketing materials and promotion
2 meetings with Incubator Director to consult on development of workshop

Maker Provides:

Lead 1.5 - 2 hour workshop
All supplies
Description of class and sample photos
Cross-promotion on digital channel

Workshop Details:

Participants take home 1-2 small handmade products
15 - 20 participants
Tickets cost $45
Participants can purchase drinks from museum biergarten during workshop

The Workshop program contributes to the Heurich House Museum’s mission to create a more equitable future for local small-scale manufacturers, a majority of whom represent historically underserved communities. This program is part of our core mission, rooted in craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, and is inspired by our Annual Christmas Markt, now in its 12th year.

2024 marks a new generation of supporting DC’s small manufacturers with the establishment of the Heurich Urban Manufacturing Incubator. Our programs are now tailored to provide specific interventions for local small manufacturers in the business life cycle.

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