How it works

Three steps from screen time to skill time.

Heirloom is intentionally simple. Find a mentor, meet in person, pay by the hour. Below is the full flow — for families looking for a mentor, and for older adults who want to teach.

STEP 01

Browse vetted mentors

Search by skill, location, and child's age. Every mentor is background-checked and reference-verified.

STEP 02

Book an in-person session

Pick a time that works. A parent or guardian attends every session — no exceptions. Sessions happen at a mentor's home studio, your kitchen, or a community space.

STEP 03

Pay fairly, learn deeply

Mentors earn $25–$60 per hour. You only pay after the session, and your child walks away with a real skill.

For families

Find a mentor your child will love.

  1. 01

    Tell us about your family

    Your child's age and interests, your neighborhood, and how hands-on you'd like to be. Most parents end up learning something too.

  2. 02

    Browse a curated shortlist

    Read profiles, watch a 60-second intro video. Every mentor is background-checked.

  3. 03

    Free 15-minute meet & greet

    Video call before the first paid session. No pressure if it's not the right fit.

  4. 04

    Book by the hour

    Pay only after the session. Cancel free up to 24 hours ahead. Bring a coffee — you're staying for this one.

Browse the roster
For mentors

Teach what you know. Get paid for it.

  1. 01

    Build your profile

    Tell your story, list your craft, add photos of your work or workshop.

  2. 02

    Pass our trust review

    Background check, references, and a 30-minute video interview with our team.

  3. 03

    Set your rate & schedule

    $25–$75/hr based on your tier. Choose the days and locations you'll teach.

  4. 04

    Welcome a young learner

    Direct deposit weekly. You keep 85% of every booking.

Apply to mentor
Parents present

A parent or guardian attends every session. Always. No exceptions.

Vetted

Every mentor passes a background check and reference review, re-run yearly.

In person

Sessions happen in your neighborhood — kitchen, workshop, garden, or community space.

Fairly paid

Mentors keep 85% of every booking. No subscriptions, no surprise fees.