Maker-Led Workshops

Heurich Urban Manufacturing Incubator’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!

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!

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:

Facilitation for 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
25 participants
Tickets cost $45
Participants can purchase drinks at a discounted rate 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 13th year.