Teach at Lowell Makes

Teaching Opportunities at Lowell Makes

At Lowell Makes, we’re more than just a place to create; we’re a vibrant community for learning, sharing, and connecting. We believe in the power of hands-on education and are always excited to welcome instructors who want to share their skills and passion. If you’re interested in teaching a class with us, we’d love to hear from you! Or, if there’s a class you’d love to see offered, let us know!

Why Teach at Lowell Makes?

As an instructor at Lowell Makes, you’ll have access to:

Dedicated Support

We handle logistics like promoting your class, selling tickets, and providing day-of assistance, so you can focus on teaching.

Creative Space

Utilize our specialized shops and tools to bring your class to life.

Community Connection

Engage with an enthusiastic community of makers eager to learn and grow.

Instructor Compensation and Fees

To make teaching accessible and rewarding, we’ve structured our fees as follows:

Lowell Makes retains 20% of ticket sales for general overhead.

An additional 10-20% fee is applied for shop use, depending on space and tool requirements.

Members of Lowell Makes receive a 20% discount on class fees.

We’ll work with you to establish a fair pricing structure that compensates you appropriately for your time and expertise.

How to Get Started

Follow these steps to begin your journey as an instructor:

Complete the Instructor Interest Form: Share your class idea and basic details.
Collaborate with a Sponsor: We’ll pair you with a Shop Captain (e.g., Wood Shop, Metal Shop) or a member of our Education Committee to refine your class description, schedule, and pricing.
Develop a Proposal: With our support, create a formal proposal including descriptions, materials fees, and visuals to help promote your class.
Promotion and Logistics: We’ll handle the marketing through our member portal, external calendar, newsletter, and social media channels.
Day-of Support: A Lowell Makes contact will assist you on the day of your class, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Receive Payment: After your class, we’ll invoice ticket sales at the start of the following month. Payments are typically processed within 4 weeks.

Complete the Instructor Interest form

Resources for Instructors

To support our instructors, we’ve developed comprehensive resources.

Ready to inspire and educate? Join us at Lowell Makes and help us continue to build a space where creativity and learning thrive!

Teaching at Lowell Makes: Guide for Instructors

Instructor Expectations

Lowell Makes Class Policies and Cancellations

Ready to inspire and educate?

Join us at Lowell Makes and help us continue to build a space where creativity and learning thrive!