Furniture Artists Bootcamp
One of the pillars of Furniture Repair Bank is to promote furniture reuse by individuals and businesses. By supporting other businesses and entrepreneurs who repair, refinish, redesign, and rent furniture and other home furnishings, we empower the circular economy and keep furniture in circulation longer in Washington State.
There’s no catch, we are not selling anything, and all sessions are free with no solicitation afterward.
All sessions are provided by professionals contracted or recruited to provide pro-bono support. The program is sponsored by Washington State Microenterprise Association.
Free trainings & 1-on-1 sessions
Workshops are designed to complement each other and are sequenced intentionally. You do not have to register for all workshops to participate. Pick and choose what is most helpful to you. After attending the workshops, you will have an opportunity to schedule free 1-on-1 consultancy sessions from the trainers through June 15, 2024.
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Running a successful business starts with having a healthy and winning mindset.
Join us to learn how to:
Identify the core tools that will drive your business to success
Set goals, overcome setbacks, and practice radical acceptance
You'll leave this session feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to rock.
Register to receive a Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscOihrzkuHtT2CyCIjHo-nzRGk-9Fe0Mz
Learn more about our trainer Emily here: https://www.repairbank.org/industry-calendar/mindset
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This workshop will focus on providing legal guidance and ensuring peace of mind.
Join us to learn:
1. Licensing pros and cons
2. Why it is important to separate assets
3. What is important to insure
After the workshop, leave with an opportunity to schedule a free 1-on-1 consultation with lawyer Justin Avellar.
Register for the workshop here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwod-Gurj0jH9bBDHS3laxORMVrwaLqiksj
Read more about Justin here: https://www.repairbank.org/industry-calendar/legal-advice
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This panel will feature some of the best and most successful furniture painters, artists and retailers in the country.
Join us for:
Their stories and secrets of success
Your burning questions
Make sure not to miss this rare opportunity to hear from and talk to the best!
Panel speakers will include Dionne Woods of the Turquoise Iris, Tamara Hudson of Encore Unique Boutique, and Linda Hannan of ReMade With Love.
Register and get a Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-2rrz8sGdaU_8Zl8QN9mdmogEIjBzpA
Read more about the speakers and register here: https://www.repairbank.org/industry-calendar/furniture-artists-panel
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Do you want to learn how to make money selling your furniture? Attend our furniture artist marketing workshop to learn how to:
Choose your best sales channels
Maximize your profit with a pricing strategy
Learn how to utilize key words for your advantage
Equipped with these essentials, you'll have the tools to confidently sell your valuable pieces of art! The session will be led by Heidi Marsh of Revive Design and Consulting.
Register and get a Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduiurz8jGtVFHOu8EF9zh3E6zja2rXqC
Learn more about Heidi and register here: https://www.repairbank.org/industry-calendar/marketing-strategy
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One of the keys to selling your furniture effectively is to ensure the pieces are staged professionally, which can be harder than it looks. Attend this class to learn how to:
Set up an in-home studio
Arrange your furniture and accessories effectively
Shoot and edit your pictures for maximum beauty.
These skills will showcase your furniture in a professional manner, allowing you to sell for the maximum price.
Register to receive a zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOyhrzsjGNy6ArcosMRj5QbWJbwZV7sX
The session is hosted by Judy Whalen, of Thrive Furniture Staging & More. Read mo about Judy here: https://www.repairbank.org/industry-calendar/staging
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Join your fellow artists, small business owners, and other players of the Washington state furniture industry
Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.repairbank.org/industry-calendar/networking-sodo
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Join your fellow artists, small business owners, and other players in the Washington state furniture industry. Come for the first time, or use this opportunity to pick up the conversation started at the in-person session.
Learn more and RSVP here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcuuurjIvE9yu9Wi0925S3vCTixx4pr5P#/registration
Sessions calendar
The calendar includes sessions for furniture painters, artists and refurbishers, and for other small businesses. Learn more about sessions designed for small businesses here. Feel free to pick your own journey.
For this project, we are partnering with the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) to support 50+ microenterprises across the state. These enterprises include small furniture repair businesses, solo furniture restoration entrepreneurs, emerging furniture restoration gig workers, and immigrant workers establishing their own microenterprises. Our reach also extends to cross sections of entrepreneurs working in clean materials, creative economy/arts, trades, and small-scale manufacturing. Our services will be offered statewide (virtually), with a physical presence available at Furniture Repair Bank located in the SoDo neighborhood of Seattle.
