Judaic Art Kits: Workshops with Fran

Workshop with Barbara

Running a Judaic Art Kits program is very easy (See Running a Workshop 101). If, however, you want a truly unforgettable experience, filled with enthusiasm, humor, and creative energy, invite Barbara to do your workshop! She will bring the precious heirlooms you are creating alive with her knowledge of and love for Judaic art, and her tallit workshops conclude with a touching family blessing. The steps below provide you with everything you need to know about bringing Barbara to your community.


Check out the Welcome page to understand the creation process of The Rimone and Geffen Paths.


Figure out the workshop costs to see if your budget allows bringing a guest presenter or run the workshop using your own staff. Your costs will include: 1. Judaic Art Kits' supplies: Base Kits: See appropriate product page for pricing and quantity discounts. Pattern Folder: $18, $36, or $40 plus the cost of making 11x17" copies @ $3.00 per base kit (unless you prefer to make the copies yourself). Marvy Fabric Markers (For Siddur Cover workshop, you'll need the DecoFabric paint markers). Magic Sizing Spray Cans. 2. Instructor Costs: Instruction Fee: $50-$75 per hour (See chart below for workshop length). Guarantee of a minimum of 10 participants per workshop except as otherwise noted. 3. Travel Costs: Either the cost of round-trip airfare (Plus $15.00 per day airport parking fees), or, if travel by car, $0.50 per mile (each way) from Charlotte, NC to your location. Car rental. Either hotel accommodation or home hospitality is accepted.


Check your calendar and choose several workshop date possibilities. Then contact Barbara at Barbara@ArtKitsEtc.com to finalize a date.


Fill in the Promotional Flyer Request Form. We will customize, free of charge, a promotional flyer for your workshop.


To reserve your workshop date, mail a nonrefundable deposit of $500 to Barbara Stoner.


Call us to borrow a sample of a Garment in Process. This is a sample of the garment you are looking to create. It shows the process in which the garment is made: from a blank fabric, to a traced design, to a colored segment. This will help people understand the simplicity of the process and see the high quality of the finished heirloom. While there is no charge for the Garment in Process, we do need your credit card information to secure the return of the garment.


Invite target audience for an informational gathering where you'll promote the workshop, display the Garment in Process, and distribute the promotional flyers.


Collect registration forms and make reminder calls to those who forgot to register.


Call us to place your order and call Barbara to let her know the final numbers. Whenever possible, Barbara offers assistance with a Materials Preparation Workshop. This greatly facilitates the actual workshop and is a good way to get interested parents involved. Call her for further details.


Get the workshop room ready: Access to set up the room is needed for at least two hours prior to workshop. Room should be well lit. If the room lighting is insufficient, please bring in additional lights. Three to four 6-8' smooth-surfaced tables for supplies. Set as many 6-8' smooth-surfaced tables for participants as required (see chart below for details). Cover tables with Kraft paper. Secure paper with masking tape at each corner. Set needed supplies as follows: - One roll of masking tape per kit - One pair of large scissors per kit - One pencil per kit - One glue-stick (white only) per kit - Irons, ironing boards, and extension cords.