Small Business Class Recordings for Purchase - A weekend retreat for artists and makers to enrich their small business skills

Small Business Classes

This spring, Camp Thundercraft hosted a series of small business classes designed specifically for artists, makers, and craft show vendors. Whether you missed a session or want to revisit the material, you can now purchase recordings to watch at your own pace. Each class is taught by an experienced instructor and packed with practical, actionable advice to help you grow your creative business — no matter where you are in your journey.

And, if you’re fired up and inspired by what you’re learning, registration is already open for our in-person small business retreat: Camp ThunderCraft 2027! We hope you’ll join us!

CLASS RECORDINGS FOR PURCHASE

RECORD-KEEPING FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

with Lindsey Ross

This class will outline which aspects of your business are the most important to keep track of, and strategies and suggestions for how to incorporate this into your everyday life so that you aren’t slammed with an overwhelming amount of work come tax-time.
We’ll cover why and how to track revenue, expenses (and which are deductible), business miles, home office expenses, and saving receipts. We’ll also have time for Q&A so bring your burning record-keeping questions!

with Lindsey Ross

You should take this class if…you are intimidated by the idea of having to track your business revenue, deductions, mileage, home office details–or if you don’t even know where to begin and want to make sure you’re not overlooking all the important stuff!

Purchase ($45.00)

Craft Show Vending 101

with Kristen Rask & Heather Peek

Are you looking to sell at more craft shows this year? Are you having difficulty getting into shows? Kristen and Heather will do a deeper dive into a myriad of topics from applying to vending. We will cover everything from picking the right shows for you, to how to apply if you are an omnicrafter, to photo submissions, to what to do at the show itself (or what to do if you are rejected).

Kristen has been a craft show vendor for 30 years and an organizer for nearly 18 years. Heather has been working in show production with various groups for 15 years. We hope to answer a lot of questions, demystify some of the process and leave you feeling excited to get in the craft show game once you leave. We HIGHLY suggest registering Irene Rex’s class “Market Booth Design Strategies” (via Zoom on May 13th) to help you strategize your booth design! It’s a perfect pairing of two classes.

with Kristen Rask and Heather Peek

You should take this class if…you are looking to sell at more craft shows this year or are having difficulty getting into shows

Purchase ($45.00)

DIY Business Taxes

with Lindsey Ross

In this class we’ll go over the most common tax forms and how to use them (1040, Schedule C, W-2, 1065, and 1099), the importance of estimated taxes and how to file them, the pros and cons of bringing on employees, and how to manage payroll and payroll taxes. We’ll also have time for Q&A so bring your burning business tax questions!

with Lindsey Ross

You should take this class if…you want to do your own taxes and understand all the ins and outs of what the different schedules (forms) mean, what you’re required to file, and when!

Purchase ($45.00)

The Artist’s Way to Book Publication

with Jen worick

Looking to illustrate and/or write your own book for publication? Learn from Jen Worick who has decades of experience from book writing and working for various publishers. In this class, Jen goes over the world of publishing and offers a wealth of information to help you approach a publishing company with more confidence. Please note that this was filmed in 2020 and while the key parts of this class remain the same, Jen no longer works for Sasquatch Publishing.

with Jen Worick

You should take this class if…you are a crafter, artist, or business owner interested in publishing a nonfiction book

Purchase ($45.00)