[hackerspaces] Classes and costs

[Silence Dogood]

NYCR lets teachers choose the rate and then takes 50%.  If 0 it's 50% of 0.


Our laser classes are one time and required for laser use.  I think they
were like 75 for non members... but NYC is also generally a higher income /
higher cost of living state.  And the classes tend to be comprehensive
multi hour affairs.



On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Ben Hibben <the.blenster at gmail.com> wrote:

> At LVL1 we have a custom-designed Arduino kit we teach for $45 (it has our
> logo on it; want your logo on a version of this?  Contact me off list or
> visit mrblinkybling.com) which sounds in line with your class Chad.  We
> offer cheaper LED kits, too at $15 and $10 depending on size.
>
> $99 for a blinking badge? Wow; well if they can fill seats I guess good
> for them?  Personally I like keeping the barrier to entry lower to avoid
> economic factors creating an even larger social disparity in who can afford
> the class.
>
> Blenster
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 11:53 AM, Joshua Pritt <ramgarden at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> At Melbourne Makerspace, FL all of our classes and events are free but we
>> do explain the donation box and they can put in whatever amount they think
>> it's worth for them.
>>
>> We are about to start doing things like BBQ + Tech Expo and charging per
>> plate, as well as Retro Game Nights, and other membership drives and
>> marketing events.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 11:48 AM, Chad Elish <chad at hackpittsburgh.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Here’s a question for everyone,
>>>
>>> What do you normally charge for your classes?
>>> I know its a big cash cow for spaces to make up income.
>>>
>>> We’re currently at $40.00 for a learn to solder class which you take
>>> home an arduino you soldered together. We recently noticed tech shop
>>> charging $99 for soldering a blinking badge together.
>>>
>>> Cheers!
>>> -Chad
>>> President | HackPGH
>>> Pittsburgh’s First Makerspace
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