Some of Rob Ives' simpler automata may draw some people. His models would need to be purchased (though downloadable), but are well engineered and inexpensive enough. These would be considered challenging. Still, he has some experience in classroom modeling, I think, and may even have some resources that you could tap into.
;) On Apr 16, 7:00 am, DougT <ado...@gmail.com> wrote: > Pricing is difficult since knowing what the market will bear and the > general state of the local economy is important. It seems that $20 is > a mental barrier in a lot of cases. Charging more, even if it is $21, > seems to turn people off. So $15 to $20 might be a good range. > > Perhaps have the people bring their own hobby knife, scissors, and > metal ruler but supply the glue. There are so many types of glue that > would cause more frustration than satisfaction. Supplying the glue > that you use and know will work would go towards eliminating the > frustration. A recurring inquiry in all of the paper model sites I > have been at is advice on what type of glue to use. > > Maybe start with something like a hako then work up to some of those > realistic bird models. Those seem to impress people a lot. Find a > nice architectural model for the more advanced builds. > > On Apr 16, 1:24 am, PC Girl Mandy <mandythepcg...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hi everybody! (Hi Dr Nick!!!) > > > Due to the fact that my snack bar is not making money and I need to bring > > home my share of funds, I've decided to run workshops from the premises > > after hours, and have chosen 3D papercraft as my subject. :D (Other options > > were computer repair courses, software courses, sewing workshops or fitness > > groups) > > > What I thought I'd do is ask the group, with their wealth of knowledge and > > experience, a few questions to help me set something up. > > > 1 - I'm thinking that 1 - 2 hours per workshop would be enough. With more > > advanced builds being done over 2 - 3 sessions. > > 2 - Should I supply, as part of the price a "kit" for use during the > > workshop - or should ask that people bring their own or buy a set from me? > > (by kit, I mean equipment - knife, sissors, metal ruler, glue, sutures and > > bandages) > > 3 - What would you pay for one of these workshops, and what would you expect > > for your money? > > 4 - Suggestions for templates? I'd only be charging for the paper and > > printing of them, and people wouldn't have access to the electronic file or > > be able to take them home without at least starting them. I'd be happy to > > purchase a licence for some really good ones, but then I'd have to pass the > > charge on, so nothing expensive please. > > 5 - Can anyone think of anything else? > > > As it's in my snack bar, I'll have an espresso machine available (which only > > I would use to make the coffee's with), and maybe some cakes. Coffee could > > be free (incorporated in the fee) or purchased (at a lower price to > > encourage sales). I'd have some sandwiches made up, and the usual cold > > drinks, chips and chocolate bars would be available too, for a price. :D > > > So,, regale me with your suggestions, criticism and ideas. :D > > > Mandy in Aussieland > > > -- > > Please use mandythepcgirl at gmail.com for fast email delivery. > > > :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to papermodels@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to papermodels+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels?hl=en.
