Harper College

Studio V Policies and Procedures

Mission:

  1. Provide a venue for Harper Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Entrepreneurial students to expand and enhance classroom experience.
  2. Provide a venue for Fashion Design and Entrepreneurial students to test their product in various market research activities and sell the products of their craft.
  3. Provide service as an incubator, to nurture new entrepreneurs within the community served by Harper College, to encourage development of skills needed to operate a small business.

CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

Memberships are non-transferrable. Annual fees are non-refundable and nontransferable. As a member of Studio V, you are agreeing to follow Studio V and Harper College policies and procedures. Annual membership renewal is due by August 15th of each year. Membership is not pro-rated.

Membership only

  1. A member is identified as being a Harper Student taking credit courses, a Harper Faculty or Staff member, or a community member who has paid an annual membership fee.
  2. Those wishing to become members should call 847.925.6300 and give the staff the CRN. They can pay by credit/debit. The fee is set at $35/calendar year.

As a Member

  • Members pay annual membership fee of $35.00
  • You own your items
  • You set your own prices
  • Consignment fee is 25%

Membership Benefits

  • Business visibility
  • Website listing featuring work and biography
  • Networking and critique
  • Discounted fees to Studio V Workshop

Criteria for product selection:

This is juried by a panel of both Instructor and students. The process provides the students experience in the critique process and develops skill in assessment of quality.

Areas considered:

  • quality and uniqueness of product
  • handmade
  • priced with consideration to workmanship, materials and design.
Last Updated: 12/14/23