Honest rates. Mentors keep the most.
Mentors set their own hourly rate within a guided range based on craft, experience, and city. You only pay after the session — and 85% of every dollar goes directly to the mentor.
Apprentice
Skilled hobbyists with strong references. Great for first-time learners.
Bread baking · Container gardening · Beginner chess
Craftsperson
Most bookedLong-time practitioners with a documented body of work or formal training.
Woodworking · Sewing & mending · Piano basics
Master
Retired professionals and certified specialists. Often booked weeks ahead.
Cabinetry · Conservatory-trained music · Published writing
Platform fee — covers payments, vetting, insurance, and support.
Minimum session length. Most parents book 90 minutes.
Cancel up to 24 hours before. No charge to either side.
What's included in every booking
The hourly rate is everything. No add-ons, no surge pricing, no tipping expected.
- ✓Background-checked, reference-verified mentor
- ✓Liability insurance through the platform
- ✓Free 15-minute video meet & greet before the first session
- ✓In-app session check-in and timing
- ✓24-hour free cancellation, both sides
- ✓Direct support from our trust team
Ready to book your first session?
Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the moment Heirloom opens in your neighborhood.