How to Set Up and Sell Workshops on Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Set Up and Sell Workshops on Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Turner

February 5, 2025 at 07:24 AM

Services and Events are the ideal way to sell workshops or classes through your site. Here's how to set it up:

Step 1: Create a Service Product

  • Open Pages panel and navigate to/create a Shop page
  • Click + icon and select Service
  • Add workshop details (name, description, images)
  • Include date in product name for recurring workshops

Step 2: Set Workshop Parameters

  • Navigate to Inventory section
  • Set participant limits or enable Unlimited stock
  • Adjust pricing options

Step 3: Add Time Variants (Optional)

  • Scroll to Inventory section
  • Click Add under Variants
  • Select Custom from dropdown
  • Add options (time slots, instructors, etc.)
  • Set price and stock for each variant

Step 4: Publish and Configure

  • Click Save and Publish
  • Schedule availability if needed
  • Optionally move Shop page to Not Linked section

Step 5: Create Events Page

  1. Create event:

    • Go to Events page
    • Click + icon
    • Enter title (match workshop name)
    • Set start/end times
  2. Add Product block:

    • Click Edit
    • Open block menu
    • Select Product
    • Search for workshop
    • Customize display settings
    • Click Publish

Step 6: Complete Setup

  • Create additional events/products for all workshops
  • Each workshop should have:
    • Service product listing
    • Corresponding event
    • Product block within event

This integration allows customers to:

  • Browse available workshops
  • Sign up and pay directly through your site
  • Select preferred time slots
  • Receive automatic notifications

The combined approach of Services and Events creates a seamless booking experience while utilizing Squarespace's built-in Commerce tools.

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