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For hosts

Teach a hands-on class to your neighbors

You already know how to make something. List it and host it. Neighbors book. Whatchaknow is live in the Treasure Valley, and we open city by city.

Photo: Quino Al. An example image, not a listing. Source

How hosting works

Six steps from an idea to a class with people in the room. Photos here are licensed examples of hands-on work, not Whatchaknow classes or hosts.

Start the listing form

  1. Step 1

    Decide what to teach

    One thing you can show a beginner in a few hours, once or over several weeks. Say the city, the group size, and what people leave with.

    Photo: s w. An example image, not a listing. Source

  2. Step 2

    List the class

    Add at least 5 photos, a price, and how many people fit. Host it once, or as a series: a few dates, or the same class each week. A kitchen, a garage, a yard, or a borrowed room is fine if it is safe.

    Photo: Jared Sluyter. An example image, not a listing. Source

  3. Step 3

    Go live on Whatchaknow

    Submit the form. We read each listing before it is public. After it is approved, people in your city can find it.

    Photo: chuttersnap. An example image, not a listing. Source

  4. Step 4

    Neighbors book

    A neighbor holds a spot for that date, or for the series if you listed one. They can bring a friend.

    Photo: Adam Jaime. An example image, not a listing. Source

  5. Step 5

    You host

    You run the class for a small group, mostly beginners. The neighborhood is public. The street address comes after they book.

    Photo: Sarah Boyle. An example image, not a listing. Source

  6. Step 6

    You get paid

    You get paid for the booking. You keep the rest after our cut.

    Photo: Quino Al. An example image, not a listing. Source

Step 1 of 5

About you

Neighbors will see your name and a short bio. Your email and phone stay with us.

Typed answers stay on this phone until you submit. A refresh clears photos.

What we keep

No fee to list a class. We take a percentage only when someone books, and you keep the rest.

On each booking
20%

The regular rate. No listing fee.

Founding hosts, first six months
15%

Then it moves to 20%.

Questions

Do I need a studio?

No. A kitchen, a garage, a yard, or a borrowed room is fine if it is safe for a small group.

Who shows up?

Mostly beginners in the city where you teach. You set the group size. We are live in the Treasure Valley first.

How many photos does a listing need?

Five. We read the listing before it is public. It needs 5 photos of the room, the tools, and what people make.

Can I teach it more than once?

Yes. List one date, or a series. A series is a few dates, or a multi-week track. People book the sitting you offer.

What do you take from a booking?

20% of each booking. There is no fee to list a class.

What is a founding host?

Founding hosts pay 15% for their first six months, then the regular 20%.

When do I get paid?

You get paid for each booking, after our cut. Listing the class is free.