Your Instructor

Course Leader

Karishma Singh Kelsey

Karishma Singh Kelsey is a social justice entrepreneur, educator and advocate of ethical trade. Karishma is driven by the need for equitable world systems. Through her own social justive enterprise Karishma created opportunities for social economic empowerment of previously disadvantaged communities using fair trade practices in Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and now India by building trusting relationships with artisans and communities, one community at a time. Karishma rounds off her work by working with secondary and tertiary students as a teacher of sustainable entrepreneurship and design.

Course curriculum

COMING IN 2023! Each week you will be introduced to key teachings about how to collaborate and craft relationships with artisans.

  • 1

    Reciprocity

    • Paying Fairly & Setting Prices with Respect
  • 2

    Co-Create

    • Design

This course is for you if...

  • You work with artisan communities or want to.

  • You want to learn how to build supportive and collaborative relationships with artisans.

  • You want to understand what it means to build a social enterprise.

  • You are passionate about social sustainability and applying it to your work practice.

  • Want to learn from designers and business owners who have real life experience building and nurturing relationships with artisans.

FAQ

  • "When does the course begin? Why did it take so long?!"

    This course was planned for 2022, but delayed (because of Clare writing a book and disappearing!) But it's all been filmed and it's TERRIFIC. We will now be launching Feb 2023. And we promise it's worth the wait. Lessons are pre-recorded & accessible any time to enrolled students after the launch date. You will then be able to study at your own pace!

  • "Oh, So you're not there then?"

    Au contraire! We are here to support you. In the courseplayer, you'll find plenty of opportunities to comment and discuss. Our community manager Jae is here to answer your questions. To get the most out of our community, join our Academy-only Facebook Group (it's free). For regular live community calls run by Clare, join our membership program - Club

  • "How long will I have access to the course?"

    You will have access for 3 months starting from your enrolment date. If you feel like you need more time to learn from the content, you can always join our membership for a years access.

  • "How long does the course take to complete?"

    This course has been designed into 4 weeks so we recommend going through the content weekly as it is structured. You can go back to content for as long as you are enrolled in the course.

  • "Is this course still for me even if I'm not working with artisans?"

    Most definitely! Although the course has been designed with individuals working with artisans in mind, it is rich in teachings for anyone interested in understanding a different aspect of sustainable fashion. You'll learn how you can play your part in supporting artisans around the globe.

  • "Who can I expect to learn from?"

    Karishma has years of experience working in the social enterprise space, having launched her own social justice enterprise brand Karishma Design. You will be joined by other experts in this field that will teach you how to work with and empower artisans, what it means to be a social enterprise and much more!