WHAT IS THE STATIONERY ACADEMY?
The Stationery Academy is an institute designed to educate, empower and connect the best new talent in the stationery industry. Limited to twenty five students each year, The Stationery Academy brings these designers together to explore tried and true business strategies and learn the keys to powerful, succesful stationery brands.
WHAT WILL I RECEIVE AS A STUDENT OF THE STATIONERY ACADEMY?
Students will graduate from The Stationery Academy having identified clear, strategic next steps to bring authenticity to their brand, strength to their business processes and unforgettable experiences to their clients. Students will also receive:
- Two days of interactive workshops focused on Business 101 and Branding 101: simplified, powerful business strategy and building an authentic, strong, soon-to-be nationally recognized stationery brand. See workshop topics here.
- Beachside Cocktail Orientation and Celebration Graduation Dinner at The Grand Marlin
- All meals on Friday and Saturday
- A personalized Stationery Academy workbook (among other special gifts!) to be used throughout the Academy to simplify, refine and strengthen goals, processes, business strategy and overall brand.
- Access to the exclusive Stationery Academy Alumni private Facebook Group and resource center.
- A credit for $300 worth of fulfillment with English Paper Company.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR BEING A STUDENT OF THE STATIONERY ACADEMY?
Two things: a big dream and a LOVE for paper. Whether you are a seasoned veteran with a retail storefront and a wholesale collection OR a designer who's yet to found the business that she's dreaming of - The Stationery Academy is designed to meet you wherever you are - and give you an intimate, open, interactive format to learn, share experiences - triumphs and trials, and connect with others who've either been in your shoes or are standing right where you are now.
WHAT TOPICS WILL THE STATIONERY ACADEMY INCLUDE?
STATIONERY BUSINESS 101 (Interactive workshops and round-table discussions)
- Exploring Simplified Stationery Business Strategy
- Navigating Fulfillment & Product Production
- Choosing The Right Business Model for You: Retail vs. Custom vs. Wholesale
STATIONERY BRANDING 101 (Interactive workshops and round-table discussions)
- Solidifying your Powerful Brand & Client Experience
- The Creative Process Behind a Cohesive, Sought-After Collection
- Producing the Wholesale Album
WHEN WAS THE STATIONERY FOUNDED AND WHO ARE ITS FOUNDERS?
The Stationery Academy was founded in 2011 by stationery expert, Whitney English Kolb and designer Emily Ley. Read more about Whitney and Emily here.
WHEN IS THE NEXT STATIONERY ACADEMY?
August 9 - 11, 2012 at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front.
WHAT IS THE TUITION?
$1,950 - payment plans are available.
DO YOU OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?
Yes! The Stationery Academy is excited to offer one full tuition scholarship to a passionate, driven designer. Find out how to be considered here.
WHERE DO I BOOK MY ROOM?
Details to come.