Charlotte startup SkillPop is expanding to Raleigh

The company arranges pop-up classes on topics ranging from arts and crafts to marketing. Most last an hour or two and cost around $30. A bunch of their offerings — like hand lettering classes — sell out minutes after being posted.

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The company is now taking its next step: Expanding to Raleigh.

Founder Haley Bohon said she’s had a lot of interest in the company from people in Raleigh already and it seemed like a natural step. She also went to school at N.C. State, so she knows the lay of the land.

“Our whole mission is making in-person learning accessible,” she said. “It shouldn’t just be accessible in Charlotte.”

Look for classes in the Raleigh area starting this fall.

Bohon is recruiting a core group of teachers to lead the initial classes. Initially, SkillPop RDU will host one to two classes per week at locations still being finalized.

They already have the website, Instagram and Twitter set up.

Cover photo via SkillPop