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Step 1
Start promoting at least two months in advance to the class. With a couple of months advance notice, scrapbookers will have plenty of time to prepare photos and supplies.
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Step 2
Establish a source of consistent communication. Create an online website, email, blog or postcards. Be sure that whichever method you chose is convenient and accessible.
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Step 3
Create a flyer, sign, postcard or invitation that can be used to pass out, mail or post to promote the class.
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Step 4
Invite friends and family. Start with the people who are the closest to you.
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Step 5
Expand beyond family and friends. Encourage them to bring a friend.
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Step 6
Inform craft or scrapbooking stores about the class, so that they may inform their shoppers.
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Step 7
Post bulletins at the gym, grocery store, craft centers, offices or schools.
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Step 8
Connect with a local photo center. Try some cross-marketing with a local photo business to promote the class, and in turn, you can promote their business to your class.
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Step 9
Publish an ad in a local women's magazine or newsletter.
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Step 10
Inform women's organizations such as MOPS, Bible studies or churches.
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Step 11
Use word of mouth to promote your class. Word of mouth is the strongest source of advertising.
