Chicken scratch is a unique subscription service for the creative type. Unlike a note-taking app, diary, educational MOOC, or craft store, Chicken Scratch focuses on the “square one to finish” aspect of crafting.
How it works: On Chicken Scratch craft project leaders submit a craft project proposal, number of required participants to hold a course, materials needed, and a summary of the final craft (like a pic. Or main idea). The project proposal is submitted into an auction of proposals where users can browse subjects and view details about the proposed groups and choose to join the group.
If the group reaches a certain threshold (setup by the proposal leader) it becomes “open for enrollment” for a period before commencing. Materials can be sourced or hosted or sold through the online estore for project leaders who get an approved course as well as a small craft stipend. Lessons are held online or in-person depending on safety guidelines and each course has a suggested donation to keep the service running.
Finished courses or projects can be posted to the archive for viewers who wish to see the results of previously held approved projects.
Summary:
- Event coordination service for crafters who want to coordinate locally.
- Projects are vetted through a system for quality control.
- Revenue is generated through subscription services and through project funding.
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