Three steps to an afternoon your family won't forget.
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 people who want to teach.
Browse vetted mentors
Search by skill, location, and child's age. Every mentor is background-checked and reference-verified.
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.
Pay fairly, learn deeply
Mentors earn $25–$75 per hour. You only pay after the session, and your child walks away with a real skill.
Find a mentor your child will love.
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Create your family profile
Set up a free account to use Heirloom. Takes a couple of minutes - name, neighborhood, and a parent contact so mentors know who they're meeting.
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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.
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Browse a curated shortlist
Read profiles, watch a 60-second intro video, and find someone who feels right. Every mentor is background-checked before they ever appear here.
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Free 15-minute meet & greet
Video call before the first paid session. No pressure if it's not the right fit.
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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.
Share what you love. Get paid for it.
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Build your profile
Tell your story, list your craft or skill, add photos of your work or workshop.
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Pass our trust review
Background check, references, a 30-minute video interview, and an in-person site visit where we meet you and see the space you'll host learners in.
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Set your rate & schedule
$25–$75/hr based on your tier. Choose the days and locations you'll teach. Optionally, publish a small add-on (e.g. +$15) if a parent wants to participate hands-on.
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Welcome a young learner
A parent is always present - some watch, and some choose to participate alongside their child. When setting your rate, consider whether you can accommodate an extra hands-on learner. Direct deposit weekly; you keep 85% of every booking.
Start with a free meet & greet.
Every family gets a free 15-minute video call with their matched mentor before any paid session. If it doesn't feel right, you walk away - no charge, no questions.
A parent or guardian attends every session. Some watch, some join the hands-on part. Always, no exceptions.
Every mentor passes a background check and reference review, re-run yearly.
Sessions happen in your neighborhood - kitchen, workshop, garden, or community space. Parents are always present.
Mentors keep 85% of every booking. No subscriptions, no surprise fees.