Studio and Hotel Project

Our Project

Five to Ten Year Plan

In order to make our project a reality, we need your help with donations or a space, land, volunteering, or even housing! I am currently a one-woman show with too many tasks and dreams to make a reality.

The studio is both a functional model and a future franchise for my business, but it can potentially add to the community at large with job openings and activities or events. We will also add a section for charities in the future and special live events.

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Executive Summary

Claire Hazel Studio is a Denver-based creative studio and cultural development initiative designed to support artists, creatives, and educators working in interdisciplinary, experimental, and underrepresented fields. The project will launch at a small, sustainable scale and grow over five to ten years into a replicable model combining studio space, community programming, residencies, education, and boutique artist housing.

The long-term vision is to establish a network of creative hubs—initially across Colorado and eventually as a franchise or licensed model—prioritizing accessibility, environmental awareness, social impact, and economic opportunity for artists and local communities.

MISSION

To cultivate creative ecosystems that support artists, educators, and communities through accessible space, education, collaboration, and cultural exchange.

VISION

Building together for a world where curiosity fuels creativity and enlivens purpose, connection, and growth—transforming lives and through meaningful actions and strengthening communities.

Mission & Core Values

Core Values:

Cultural development & creative industry growth
Environmental awareness & sustainability
Social impact and underrepresented voices
Education through the arts
Community engagement & collaboration

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Pitch

Strategic Plan, Growth Model & Funding Framework

Phase 1

ASSUMPTIONS (Grounded + Conservative)

Hybrid launch: Online-first + small brick-and-mortar

Creative 3,000–4,000 sq ft flexible space
Premium but restrained subtle luxury and innovative aesthetics
Owner-led Year 1, lean staff of no more than 5
Cafe is a light bistro (no full kitchen)

Phase 2

STARTUP COSTS

Physical Space launch: Small brick-and-mortar

A. Legal, Setup & Brand

Item and Cost

Business formation (LLC, licenses, permits) | $2,500
Accounting + legal setup | $3,500
Trademarks & IP (brand, content) | $3,000
Branding, website, platform setup | $6,500
Subtotal | $15,500

(Already have registered the brand and incorporated it)

B. Space Acquisition & Build-Out

Item Cost

Security deposit (2 months rent) | $12,000
Light renovation / aesthetic build-out | $25,000
Furniture, fixtures, decor | $18,000
Photography studio equipment | $12,000
Café equipment (small bistro setup) | $15,000

Subtotal | $82,000

C. Technology & Production

Item Cost

Online course platform + LMS | $5,000
Audio/video equipment | $8,000
Editing software & subscriptions | $2,500
POS system (events + café) | $2,000

Subtotal | $19,500

D. Pre-Launch Marketing

Item Cost

Launch campaign & PR | $6,000
Content creation & ads | $5,000
Influencer/community partnerships | $4,000
Subtotal | $15,000

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TOTAL STARTUP COSTS

$132,000

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This does not include operating costs. The initial funds will cover the bare essentials. We will create another campaign given each need and funding necessity to share more accurate descriptions of costs. Our six month start-up target projection afterward will be approximately $35K.

Phase 3

OPERATING COSTS

After-Launch Maintance Costs

A. Fixed Monthly Costs

Expenses Monthly

Rent (3–4K sq ft) | $6,000
Utilities + Internet | $1,200
Insurance | $600
Accounting & legal retainers | $500
Software & subscriptions | $800

Subtotal | $9,100

B. Payroll (Lean, Strategic)

Monthly for each Role

Studio Manager | $4,500
Café Lead (part-time) | $3,000
Marketing / Content (contract) | $3,500
Event / Workshop Assistants | $2,500
Payroll taxes & benefits | $2,500

Subtotal | $16,000

Since the start up is mostly info-products and classes or workshops, the risk investment is minimal. The greater expenses is from equipment and we have already acquired some of it. Once the space is secured, the greatest accommodation to avoid risk is having a monthly amount in backup savings, especially for monthly expenses and advertising.

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TOTAL STARTUP COSTS+3MONTHS of OPERATING COSTS

$132,000+

$48,000

$180,000

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Patreon

Claire Hazel Studio Funding details

For a single time donation or to help us build our dream, please click on the DONATE button.

You will be an honored guest at our opening and have special seating arrangements, VIP bar at events, hosting prizes, and other gift and surprises when you donate $1000 or more!

Tiers will be available soon with details but we will keep tabs. We have a Santa Clause.