Small Business Classes

All classes will take place at our Saltbox office (4786 1st Ave S Suite 103, Seattle, WA 98134) with the exception of the virtual (Zoom) classes you’ll find near the bottom of this page.

Take a Saturday to invest in your creative business! Saturday Sessions brings together makers, artists, and crafty entrepreneurs for a day of skill-building and connection. learn from experienced instructors who understand the unique challenges of running a handmade business. From crafting your first business plan to mastering the craft show circuit, these workshops will help you build confidence and clarity for the year ahead.

We’re excited to reimagine Camp ThunderCraft for 2026! Beginning this year, we will be moving to an every-2-year date pattern at Camp Burton. On the off-years (like this one!) we’ll be offering Saturday Sessions—-a more accessible way to get the business education and community connection you love about Camp ThunderCraft, without committing to a full weekend away.

Join us at our Seattle office for Saturday Sessions in February and March. Choose from three focused business classes and attend the ones that fit your needs—or stay for the full day. The day wraps up with a Social Club at a nearby establishment, where you can connect with fellow makers and continue the conversation.

We know times are tough, and we want to make sure our community has access to the tools and support to thrive. Saturday Sessions are designed to be flexible, affordable, and packed with practical insights you can use right away.

Space is extremely limited—register today to secure your spot!

(And, if you’re already excited for Camp ThunderCraft 2027 at Camp Burton, just sign up here to be the first to know once we open registration for our bi-annual small business retreat on beautiful Vashon Island!)

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!

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