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Guides, how-tos, and articles for pricing classes with confidence.

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Quick Start

Quick Start: Price Your First Class in 5 Minutes

Zero-to-result walkthrough covering the essentials: class info, enrollment, costs, and margin. Simple mode handles buffers automatically.

User Guide

Complete Walkthrough: Every Feature Explained

End-to-end guide covering every feature in the order it appears in the tool.

Guides & Articles

Pricing Guide

How to Price Art Classes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to price art classes and workshops in 5 steps. A teaching artist's complete guide to costs, risk buffers, margins, enrollment scenarios, and sliding-scale tiers.

How-To

How to Track Actuals and Learn from Your Data

Save plans, enter actuals after the class runs, compare predictions to reality, and let the tool learn from your data.

How-To

How to Change the Calculator's Look with Themes

Pick from six visual themes (Lander, Studio, Crisp, Slate, Ember, Sunset). Themes restyle the look only; your numbers never change.

Pricing Strategy

Sliding Scale Pricing for Classes: Why It Works and How to Plan It

Learn why sliding scale pricing works for community classes and how to plan your tier strategy. Three-tier model with real math and break-even floors.

Reference

Field Reference

Every input field explained: what it controls, valid ranges, defaults, and tips.

How-To

How to Set Up Sliding-Scale Tiers

Enable tiered pricing (3 or 4 tiers), choose discount and premium percentages, and understand sustainability analysis.

Pricing Guide

What Should I Charge for a Workshop? A Step-by-Step Breakdown

Figure out what to charge for your workshop. Covers single-day events, multi-session series, and weekend retreats with cost breakdowns and enrollment scenarios.

How-To

How to Generate and Use Tier Framing Language

Three ready-to-paste copy styles for presenting tiered pricing to students. Works with 3-tier and 4-tier configurations.

Tool Comparison

Class Price Calculator vs. Spreadsheets: Why Purpose-Built Tools Win

Compare Class Price Calculator to DIY spreadsheets for pricing classes and workshops. See what spreadsheets miss: scenario modeling, tiered pricing, and risk buffers.

How-To

How to Use the Reverse Calculator

Start with a target price and work backward to see if it covers your costs.

Nonprofit Pricing Coming September

Community Education Class Pricing Guide: Balancing Access and Sustainability

A class pricing guide for community education nonprofits. Build decision-ready pricing with cost modeling, enrollment scenarios, and sliding-scale accessibility tiers.

How-To Coming September

How to Export, Import, and Share Pricing Data

Back up your data, share with team members, and print reports for stakeholders.

Free Tools

Studio Tool

Kiln Firing Cost Calculator

Find out what each firing actually costs you. Your own kiln or a studio facility with labor and overhead. Electric or gas, with monthly projections.

Sales Tool

Gallery Commission Calculator

See your take-home after gallery commission and fees. Forward and reverse modes.

Sales Tool

Art Market Profitability Calculator

Is this event worth doing? Total costs, expected profit, break-even sell-through rate, and your effective hourly rate.

Teaching Tool

Workshop Material Cost Calculator

Build a materials list and see the per-student cost with waste buffer. Add or remove line items as you go.