From “Never Done This Before” to 30 People in the Room: Dr. Lemco’s Fast-Track Workshop Win

When Tyler (aka Dr. Lemco) decided to start hosting art workshops, there was just one tiny detail…
He had never hosted an event before. Not an art class, not a community night, not even a “wine and paint” with friends.

So what did he do? Panic? Google “how to run a workshop” at 2 a.m.?

Nope. He signed up for the Crafts Workshops Academy.

“I got all the worksheets, all the templates, watched all the lessons. It’s a ridiculous amount of knowledge packed in there,” - in his own words. “If you’re starting from scratch, it’s a total head start — you skip all the wasted time and all the beginner mistakes.”

Three Weeks, One Game Plan

Tyler didn’t just browse. He plowed through the Academy’s six modules in about three weeks. “And I was going fast,” he laughs. “There’s a lot in there. But it’s all so usable.”

By the time his first event rolled around, he had a marketing plan, a pricing strategy, and, most importantly, the confidence that he actually knew what he was doing.

The First Event: Went from “Should I Cancel?” to “Wow, There’s 30 People Here”

At first? Crickets.

“I honestly thought I’d have to cancel, then suddenly, it filled. Almost 30 people came. Everyone had a blast. I had a blast. And it wasn’t the stressful trainwreck I thought my first event would be.”

Now: Eight More Events on the Calendar

Since that first workshop, his schedule has blown up, in a good way. He’s got eight more events booked for the next two months.

“It’s been fast. Way faster than I thought,” he says. “I joined the Academy under a month ago. It’s saved me so much time, and honestly, so much stress.”

Let's Break Down Why It Worked

1. A Concept People Haven’t Seen Before

Dr. Lemco didn’t just throw another “paint night” on the calendar. He came in with a quirky, fresh concept that stands out in a sea of generic creative events. The novelty factor alone grabs attention — and attention is the first step to selling tickets.

2. Perfect Match of Skills, Passion, and Market Gap

Even though he’d never hosted a workshop, he already had skills, personality, and a clear passion for creativity. Pair that with spotting a gap in his local market and you’ve got a recipe for something people actually want to buy.

3. Instant Proof of Concept

He thought he might have to cancel. Instead, almost 30 people walked through the door for his very first event. That’s not just a win — that’s validation. It showed there’s real demand for what he’s offering.

4. Skipping the Slow, Painful Learning Curve

Sure, he could have eventually figured it out alone. But with the Academy, he bypassed the awkward trial-and-error stage that eats up time, money, and confidence. It’s not rocket science — but it is a lot easier when you have the exact templates, marketing strategies, and step-by-step plan handed to you.

5. Fast Wins, Long-Term Potential

That first workshop wasn’t a fluke. With eight more events already lined up, Dr. Lemco has momentum — and momentum is gold when you’re building something new. The Academy gave him the tools to start fast; his creativity will keep the growth going.

The Takeaway

Whether you’re a full-time creative or just toying with the idea, Dr. Lemco’s story proves you don’t have to spend months wondering if your workshops will work.

“I just started under a month ago,” he says. “Now things are really flying. Two thumbs up from Dr. Lemco.”

Check out Dr. Lemco: @tlemco | @drlemco | linktr.ee/tlemco

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