Hello Origami Brain Trust
I am in the process of setting up our local origami club as a "proper", registered, entity. Would our lovely community be able to advise me, what are the suggested protocols around teaching and other commissions, eg art installations, for which payment IS exchanged, when it comes to using other people's design? The reason I am asking, is that it is likely our club, and members of the club, will be approached to teach, to run workshops, to help with art festivals etc. We simply cannot continue to volunteer our time and effort without payment if the commitments become significant (and our profile is building). For some of our members, it will mean they will derive part of their income from doing origami work. Others, like me, may have a day job and can volunteer to a certain degree, beyond which payment will be exchanged only to make up for the time and effort (and to sort out the genuine commercial requests from those who want us to work for nothing). And would there be any differences in the protocol if the payment goes into the pocket of the club (to use as funds for say, insurance for an event, paper, building up the club library etc), rather than the members? It would be great if I can hear (well actually read) your thoughts on the matter. Thanks in advance! Winnie
