Design to Dollars

  • Grades 7-10
  • Wednesdays from March 12 to May 28
  • Do Greater
  • FREE!

Class Description

Arts+ and Do Greater Charlotte are partnering to teach 7th through 10th grade students how to design, make, and sell their own products! Do you dream of owning your own business, making amazing tote bags, or accessories? Then this free 12-week program is perfect for you! Over the course of this afterschool program, middle school students will learn to develop and physically create their own products to sell. Students will begin the program by being introduced to industry standard programs such as Procreate for the iPad to design images and logos. Local artists will show students how to create quality designs and then translate an image into products such as buttons, keychains, stickers, and tote bags. After designing and finalizing a product, participants will learn how to price products and make sales. The program will culminate with a pop-up market where family, friends and the community can purchase the students’ designs and handmade items! Class begins at 4:00 PM but early drop off begins at the location starting at 3:00 PM. Pickup is available through Do Greater at: Ashley Park, Charlotte Lab, Thomasboro, Renaissance West Steam Academy, Harding, Phillip O. Berry, and West Charlotte.

ABSENCE AND TARDY POLICY

Students are allowed 2 excused absences. Excused absences include doctor’s appointments, illnesses, or previous appointments.

Due to the nature of the program if a student misses more than 2 classes, they won’t be able to finish designs in time for products to be made and/or ordered. If a student misses more than 2 classes, they will be dropped from the program.

If a student is more than 30 minutes late to a class, it will be considered an absence.

PREREQUISITES

None!

SUPPLIES

All art materials are provided

PARKING AND ARRIVAL

Do Greater CRTV Lab, 2400 Greenland Ave. Parking can be found in the lot adjacent to Shiloh Baptist Church and Do Greater classrooms are found by following the sidewalk from the parking lot to the lower-level entry.

Design to Dollars

Instructor Caroline Tippette
Age Groups Grades 7-10
Location Do Greater Charlotte
Pricing FREE!
Duration 1h 30m
Start Date Wed, Mar 12, 2025
Repeats? Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Mar 12, 2025, until May 28, 2025
Upcoming Dates
(next 9 months)
  • Wed, Mar 12, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, Mar 19, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, Mar 26, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, Apr 2, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, Apr 9, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, Apr 16, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, Apr 23, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, Apr 30, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, May 7, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, May 14, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, May 21, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Wed, May 28, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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