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How it Works
What is Dabble?
Dabble is a marketplace for one-time, affordable experiences. Events happen at local spots such as writing shops or office spaces. It’s a great way for teachers to share their passion and gain exposure. Visit Dabble
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any teaching experience to teach with Dabble?
Does Dabble charge any fees for listing a class?
I don’t have a venue, where can I teach my class?
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Why Teach?
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Gain Exposure
We help promote your event to locals that are interested in trying something new – helping you get new customers in the door.
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Make Money
Dabble teachers can make more than $500 per event and average $200. You choose the fee split right for you.
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Share your Passion
We believe everyone has valuable knowledge to share with the world. Dabble helps you spread the learning love and make an impact within your community.
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Have Fun
Teaching what you love can be lots o' fun. Especially when you do it in a room full of curious, eager dabblers in your community.
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What We Provide
Free to List
Give Dabble between 10-40% of ticket price. Choose the fee split that works for you.
Referral Program
Get 90% of ticket (minus processing) for students found through your marketing.
Messaging
Message one or all of your students before, during or after your event.
Drive Traffic
List your website and social media links on your teacher profile.
List any Topic
The sky is the limit, but popular course topics include arts, DIY, and cooking.
Private Events
Get exposure to corporations and large groups who want to hold client events or team-building workshops.
Student Registration
We handle all student payment and credit card processing for you
Marketing Support
Gain exposure via our weekly newsletter, online marketing, social media, and website visitors.
Multiple Listings
Manage multiple courses and event dates with one centralized account.
Set Minimums & Maximums
Choose the desired size for your event. Only host if your event meets your set minimum.
Google Optimization
We optimize our pages to bring you traffic and exposure from Google search. Go ahead, search “classes” in your city…
One-Click Relisting
Add dates to existing courses with one click; teach as many dates as you wish!
Earn Reviews
Build a reputation and increase conversion with student reviews.
Customer Support
We handle your students’ questions & issues 24/7 so you don’t have to.
Easy Payment
Get paid securely via direct deposit with Venmo 24 hours after event has completed.
Host Support
Don’t have a space? We’re happy to connect you with affordable venues in our database.
Reminders
We send event reminders & post-experience review requests to students on your behalf.
Details & Logistics
Add materials costs, prerequisites, and student instructions for your experiences.
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Who's Teaching
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"Working with Dabble is actually a joy. It was nice to teach adults that were interested in writing, that were open to experimenting with different ideas. I think Dabble is doing an awesome job especially marketing it on FB and Twitter. That is an added benefit!"
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"I enjoyed sharing what I've learned about the freelance business and interacting with my students, who were a sharp, question-filled bunch. I asked my students to describe their writing experience and freelance aspirations, and I enjoyed seeing the variety of goals and backgrounds."
Chicago, IL
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"Dabble is a wonderfully run company! The staff was top-notch in helping me along the way, and the students have made me feel enthusiastic about what I do."
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"I decided to teach just to see if I could do it! Having never taught a class before, I was amazed how easy Dabble made the process. Everything was well laid out for me before teaching."
Chicago, IL
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Ready to get started?
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About Dabble
In 2011 the Dabble co-founders, Erin & Jess, realized that life was too busy and that their bucket list was too long. They quit their jobs and built Dabble in two months. Three years later they passed the torch to a new team.
In 2014, Jemal Swoboda believed the idea was a perfect match for his skills and took over with a vision for an open platform and international expansion. Many passionate team members have helped the company grow since 2014 and we are now working to get to the next level of sustainable revenue and profitability…and momentum is building.
Thousands of experiences. Tens of thousands of Dabblers. Today, Dabble exists to connect passion and curiosity face-to-face in the community. Teach. Learn. Host. Go Dabble!
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Have Questions?
Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you lickety split!
Intro to Writing. Here is an example class taught by Rebecca Caro, international freelance food and travel writer. Author of From Argentina with Love. 
Food Writing. Here is an example class taught by Rebecca Caro, cooking teacher and author of Yum!, a guide to Aurora's restaurant scene. 
Memoir Writing. Here is an example class taught by Joan Chandler, business owner and freelance writer. Publishes her blog, "Joan Chandler Today."
Grant Proposals. Here is an example class taught by Jenny Foughner, current manager of the corporate, foundation and government fundraising efforts for Court Theatre – University of Chicago. 
Creative Writing. Here is an example class taught by Cyn Vargas, a Creative Writing M.F.A. candidate at Columbia College Chicago where she received the Follett Fellowship.
Comedy Writing. Here is an example class taught by Second City Staff of Chicago, the world famous improv and comedy group. 
Calligraphy. Here is an example class taught by Meg Ahern, an international teacher with 20 years of calligraphy experience. 
Screenwriting 101. Here is an example class taught by Michael Kandarev, he reigns as the VP of Contest for the Chicago Screenwriters Network and oversees their Midwestern Screenwriting Contest. 
