I’m excited to -Talk Shop- about The Black Cabin, your new favorite “d.i.y. destination featuring fusion mineral paint, general finishes, local artisan goods, workshops and more”.
I am a painter and instructor who works out of my home in Elk River, Minnesota. Guest instructing has been a key to success to interact with and get involved in the Central Minnesota area. All workspaces are different, and each one has their own special features for guest instructors.
location:
The Black Cabin is located in Downtown Osseo in the heart of the old downtown. Teresa (the owner) has strong connections within that downtown community and collaborates with fellow small businesses like 32nd Collective to host mah-jong and other events.
the space:
The space is everything a guest instructor could ask for: cleanly, neat, and user-focused.
Hooks adorn one wall, for purses, coats, and aprons. She has two extra tables -just for you- to utilize. The two work tables host up to 12 students (if your activity needs a lot of elbow room, it may better fit 8-10 people).
Directly outside the workspace are two bathrooms, and a TRUE paint sink, complete with a cute little hanger for hanging your drying paint brushes.
special features:
Let’s be honest with this one: Teresa herself is the special feature!
She always has someone she knows personally in your class, supports class recruitment via word of mouth and social media, takes care of ticketing on her website, ensures you’re comfortable in the space, helps with set-up and take-down, takes pictures during the workshop, and is just all around— a lovely human.
