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On the 27th July 2020 we'd raised £2,500 with 45 supporters in 76 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Help support Jo Bee Knitwear during covid-19
by Jo Bee Knitwear in London, England, United Kingdom
Total raised £2,500
raised so far45
supportersHelp keep my creative business going after loss of earnings due to event cancellations and reductions in work
by Jo Bee Knitwear in London, England, United Kingdom
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read about my business.
About Jo
I am a creative knitwear designer based in Central London, with over a decade’s worth of industry experience. I specialise in creative, experimental, fully fashioned knitwear and pride myself on high-quality finishing.
I have been self-employed for five years now. The majority of my work comes from freelance projects for high-end design houses, trade shows and exhibitions. I also do visiting lecture work at various universities. I previously worked for fashion house Julien MacDonald for five years, working on one-off pieces for catwalk, celebrities and private clients.
As a freelancer you have to constantly adapt and have multiple revenue streams. I was due to launch a series of machine knitting workshops from April 2020 onward, aimed at beginner and intermediate machine knitters.
I am also in the process of designing and making my first collection which I was planning on launching in September 2020.
Covid-19 Effect
Due to Covid-19 multiple shows I was due to work on have been cancelled, Universities have been closed which has meant visiting lecturer days have been cancelled and projects have been cut drastically, which has all added up to a significant loss of income over the last few months, and is set to continue for the immediate future.
I have had to postpone the launch of the workshops I was set to start, with no real idea of when I will be able to run them because of the lock-down measures that are currently in place.
Due to the loss of earnings that have come about because of Covid-19 I will also have to delay the launch of my collection as I won’t be able to finance the collection.
The Pay It Forward Crowdfunding Initiative offers me the opportunity to raise funds and recoup some of my losses, helping me to keep my business afloat at this tricky time.
How you can help
I’m offering vouchers towards group and private machine knitting workshops that I will run once lock-down is over.
Workshops
Workshops will be hands on, and taught in a relaxed environment through demonstrations by myself.
All yarns, tools, materials and handouts will be supplied for the workshops and you will be able to take away finished samples at the end of the day.
Vouchers can be bought and redeemed against the following workshops:
Beginner Basics (£100 - day group workshop)
Intermediate Ladders and Lace (£100 - day group workshop)
Intermediate Knitting with Beads (£110 - day group workshop)
Intermediate 3D Knit Structures (£100 - day group workshop)
Intermediate Experimental Weaving-In (£100 - day group workshop)
Intermediate Construction and trims (£100 - day group workshop)
Intermediate Fully Fashioning the basics (£100 - day group workshop)
Intermediate Fully Fashioned Garment from Scratch (£300-500 - 3-5 days group workshop)
Private Workshop (£250 full day)
Workshops will take place at my Central London studio which is located at Cockpit Arts Studios, Holborn.
Clothing Vouchers
There is also the option to buy clothing vouchers which can be redeemed against my upcoming Spring/Summer 21 and Autumn/Winter 21 collections.
All clothing is made to size and made to order for that personal touch and to keep wastage to a minimum.
Donations
There is also the option to make a donation to my Crowdfunder rather than pledge for a workshop or clothing voucher.
If on a mobile, please scroll to the bottom of this page to view the rewards or click the ‘rewards’ tab at the top of the page.
If you are able to show your support it will be a huge help in keeping my business up and running over the coming months.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my page and showing me some support. It means a lot and it will go a long way.
It would be amazing if you can support me with a pledge or donation – if you buy a voucher then I look forward to seeing you at a workshop soon.
If you aren’t in a position to be able to make a pledge or donation then I would be so grateful if you would be able to spread the word by sharing this campaign with your friends and family.
Please also connect with me on social media to help spread the love.
Thank you and stay safe.
Jo x
About Crowdfunder
The global COVID-19 pandemic has created a very uncertain landscape for millions of British small businesses, which is going to make it very challenging for businesses to survive. Together we can help them.
Crowdfunder are offering up their platform to allow all UK small businesses to pre-sell their meals, events, hotel bookings etc. for cash now on a promise to redeem these at a later date.
We ask project owners to honour their rewards wherever possible but please note that all pledges are donations and there is no guarantee that you will receive any rewards from the project owner. Please see Crowdfunder's Terms of Use for more information regarding rewards for pledges.
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£255 or more
15% Off 3 Workshops
Voucher for 3 group workshops at 15% discount - normally £100 per lesson.
Schedule will be released once lock down is over. Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder. Voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.
£10 or more
£10 Donation
Spare us a tenner to help a business you love get through whatever COVID-19 sends our way.
£25 or more
£25 Voucher
Pledge £25 today and we'll reward you with a £25 voucher that can be redeemed against any of my workshops.
Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder.
Vouchers must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.
£50 or more
£50 Voucher
Pledge £50 today and we'll reward you with a £50 voucher that can be redeemed against any of my workshops.
Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder.
Vouchers must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.
£75 or more
£75 Voucher
Pledge £75 today and we'll reward you with a £75 voucher that can be redeemed against any of my workshops. Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder.
Voucher must be redeemed withing 12 months of voucher date.
£100 or more
Knitting Machine Day Workshop
£100 Voucher for any of my one day workshops that cost £100.
Schedule will be released once lock down is over.
Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder.
Voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.
£100 or more
Clothing Voucher
£100 Voucher that can be redeemed against items from my upcoming SS21 and AW21 collections.
Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder.
Voucher must be redeemed withing 12 months of voucher date.
£110 or more
Knitting With Beads Workshop
£110 Voucher for my one day Knitting With Beads Workshops that cost £110.
Schedule will be released once lock down is over.
Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder.
Voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date
£180 or more
10% off 2 Workshops
Voucher for 2 group day workshops at 15% discount - normally £100 per lesson. Schedule will be released once lock down is over. Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder. Voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.
£250 or more
Full Day Private Workshop
£250 Voucher for my one day Knitting With Beads Workshops that cost £250. Schedule will be released once lock down is over. Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder. Voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.
£250 or more
Clothing Voucher
£250 Voucher that can be redeemed against items from my upcoming SS21 and AW21 collections.
Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder.
Voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.
£400 or more
20% off 5 Workshops
Voucher for 5 group workshops at 20% discount - normally £100 per lesson. Schedule will be released once lock down is over. Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder. Voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.
£500 or more
Clothing voucher
£500 Voucher that can be redeemed against a selection of garments from my upcoming SS21 and AW21 collections.
All garments are made to order.
Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder.
Voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.
£1,000 or more
Clothing Voucher
£1000 Voucher that can be redeemed against a selection of garments from my upcoming SS21 and AW21 collections.
All garments are made to order.
Vouchers will be issued at the end of the Crowdfunder.
Voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of voucher date.