workshops + classes – Page 4 – Artists & Profit Makers

Hi there! I’m designer, metalsmith, and educator Megan Auman and I teach artists and makers how to profit from their creativity. I firmly believe that art, craft, and design make the world a better place, which is why I hate to see artists and makers undervaluing their work.

Whether that’s underpricing, burning out, or not marketing or selling to their full potential because they “don’t want to bother people,” I want to see artists and makers ditch the guilt and fear and start making real money from their work.

Here at Artists & Profit Makers, I share business advice I’ve learned running my eponymous jewelry line over the past seventeen years – everything from pricing to wholesale to product photography to yes, sales and marketing.

But more than that, I help artists and makers bring their businesses into Alignment so you can build a business that makes you money AND makes you happy!

craft cannot compete on price

by Megan Aumanprice, recommended reading, workshops + classes March 3119 Comments

I just finished reading Seth Godin‘s new book, Linchpin*. In Linchpin, Godin argues that the secret to succeeding in today’s economy is not to become a replaceable cog, but to be indispensable. If you build a business based solely on providing the cheapest products, all you’ll find yourself doing is racing to the bottom. And …

upcoming workshops with the PA Guild of Craftsmen

by Megan Aumanworkshops + classes February 235 Comments

I’m excited to announce that I will be teaching two upcoming workshops with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen! Business Basics for Artists, Makers & Designers will cover the skills you need to build your creative pursuits into a full-fledged business. Topics will include structuring your business, creating your brand identity, developing your business goals and strategy, …