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Scaling Workshops: My Journey from 5 to 200+ Attendees

byNishka MehtaAvailable Online; In-person sessions in Mumbai & BengaluruStarts from2,500 per seatView full gallery

I still remember my first workshop with 33 friends and notes scribbled on my hand. Scaling to 200+ attendees wasn't overnight—it took a lot of logistics, a reliable team, and honestly, a whole lot of trial and error.

A selfie with a room full of 200 happy painters. Capturing moments like this is not just for memories; it's powerful social proof. I teach how to leverage these visuals to build credibility and attract bigger clients.

On stage, guiding a large corporate event. You can see me on the big screen, demonstrating the painting steps. Managing the technical aspects, like live video feeds and microphones, is a key part of scaling up to larger venues.

The calm before the storm. This is the setup for a 200-person workshop. I'll share my logistical checklist for events this size, from material sourcing and table arrangement to managing a support team.

A table of participants proudly showing their work at a corporate event. Creating a fun, team-building atmosphere is crucial for corporate clients, and it's a skill that leads to repeat business and referrals.

A quick look at a corporate workshop I hosted for Citrix in Pune. This shows how the Paint Bar concept can be taken on the road, opening up new markets and revenue streams beyond your home city.

This was a corporate event for Shell India. Notice the outdoor setup by the pool. I teach how to adapt your workshop model to different environments and client requests, whether it's indoors, outdoors, a hotel, or an office.

At an event celebrating 250 years of Birkenstock, where we hosted a painting station. This shows how workshops can be integrated into larger brand activations, creating a unique and memorable experience for their guests.

My amazing Paint Bar team after successfully pulling off three workshops in three different cities on the same day. Building and training a reliable team is the only way to scale, and I share my strategies for hiring and management.

A participant's view during a large conference workshop. You can see me on stage in the background. I teach how to command a large room and keep hundreds of people engaged and on track.

A view from behind as I paint on stage. This perspective shows the scale of the event and the trust clients place in me to deliver an experience for their employees.

About Scaling Up: From 5 to 200+ Attendees

The jump from small batches to corporate events isn't just about having a bigger venue; it's about the tech, the timing, and having a team that can handle 200 canvases simultaneously. I’ve learned the hard way that when you’re on stage, you can’t just rely on your voice—you need a mic, a clear visual setup, and a team running the floor so you can actually focus on the art.

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