VERSION ONE
CooperatioN
This course is the fundament for something big.
Let us join forces in a unique cooperation – You enjoy the magic of the vulva casting session, Vulvarium produces your clients high-quality vulva statues.
Here is how:
Cooperation Hard Facts
Here is what awaits you
You do the vulva casting, Vulvarium makes the statue!”
Prepare yourself for an impactful journey as we immerse ourselves in a four-day intensive course at our Vulvarium studio located in Graz, Austria.
From Thursday to Sunday, our days will be dedicated to hands-on practice, both as a group and individually, from 9:00 to approximately 18:00, with a lunchbreak at noon. We will also spend a fair bit of time on theoretical knowledge, getting you ready for holding vulva casting sessions with people of all walks of life as well as organising business matters related to our cooperation.
A month later, we will get together once more in a half-day online module to discuss everyone’s progress, share experiences, give feedback, answer questions and catch up on future collaborations and business opportunities.
This course is tailored to participants collaborating with Vulvarium, meaning that the focus lies on conducting professional, safe and empowering vulva casting sessions and on taking flawless silicone molds.
Since Vulvarium will be receiving silicone molds from you by mail and handling the crafting of your clients’ vulva statues, this course does not teach the actual statue-making process or the details of packaging and shipping logistics.
Note that every statue originating from your vulva casting session and with your client’s consent will be added to the Vulvarium gallery -A diverse and inclusive collection of real vulvas that is used internationally to educate on vulva anatomy and diversity. This means that through this collaboration, your work does not only enhance your clients’ connection with their body but also significantly impacts the representation of vulvas worldwide.
A crucial portion of the course is dedicated to organizational aspects, including networking, seizing business opportunities, and strategic marketing initiatives – anything that is of importance for an international cooperation between you and Vulvarium.
A key advantage of our cooperation course is the mutual support offered through the Vulvarium network. This network comprises not only the core team of Vulvarium, their business experts and other Academy graduates but also Vulvarium’s social media following and press connections.
Being part of this collaboration, each participant will be formally introduced on all platforms and they will receive referrals from Vulvarium and the network, connecting them with potential customers. Enhanced visibility and opportunities for business growth is the focus, turning the cooperation into a win:win for everyone.
In this course, you’ll dive into the fascinating art of vulva casting, equipping you with the skills to create stunning replicas of your clients’ vulvas. Through specialized body casting techniques, you’ll learn to capture every tiny detail—from shapes and sizes to textures and unique features like moles and scars while also fostering a safe and welcoming atmosphere, professionally holding the space for any emotions that may arise during the process.
Throughout the course, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of both the materials and techniques involved in vulva casting. You will have plenty of opportunities to practice by casting other participants and you will also experience the beauty and vulnerability of the process when it’s your turn to be cast.
The experience of getting your own vulva cast is very important, as it will let us dive deeper, with transformative exercises, group work and sharing sessions designed to explore your personal relationship with your own vulva, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for your future career as vulva caster.
Lastly, we will explore the business side of things. We will guide you to generate a lucrative source of income for yourself, tapping into our international network and discussing future business opportunities and collaborations.
To complete your course and receive your certificate, you will take on the challenge of holding a vulva casting session with a stranger. This final exam will allow you to show what you have learned, creating a beautiful mold while integrating the conversational tools and theoretical knowledge acquired throughout the course.
Included in the course price is your very own vulva statue which will be finished by the Vulvarium team in the design and colour of your choice and shipped to your doorstep.
We want you to start casting right away once you get home. This is why you will also receive a vulva casting starter kit that contains everything you need for your first five casting sessions.
Included are:
- Silicone for five casting sessions
- Plaster bandages for five casting sessions
- Data protection sheets (print & PDF)
- Colour selection set
- Vulvarium merch
- 78 Vulva poster
Participants of our cooperation course can further grow their vulva casting business by becoming an official Vulvarium representative, meaning that you will be allowed to perform vulva castings under the brand name Vulvarium.
With the help of our business experts and the use of shared branding, photography, booking and management tools as well as marketing strategies, press appearances and networking contacts, the advanced course “Vularium Representative” focuses on making you as successful as possible on a business level.
The investment for our cooperation course is 3.900€, which can be paid in installments. This fee includes all course materials and scripts, the starter kit with materials for five vulva castings, your own vulva statue including shipping to your doorstep as well as a beautiful certificate of completion. Small snacks and drinks during breaks are also covered by this fee.
Please note that expenses related to travel, accommodation and meals are excluded from the price.
Course program
Mission & Values
Learn about the change we can bring to the world through vulva castings and the key values involved to create the biggest impact.
Vulva Castings & Own Statue
We teach you how to produce the perfect mold in numerous hands-on, self-performed vulva casting sessions and you’ll also receive your own vulva statue.
Expert Knowledge
We equip you with the necessary know-how to professionally educate on topics related to the vulva, building a base for high-quality casting sessions.
Conversation Guide
Not only will you practice how to create a magical conversation during casting sessions – we also equip you with a complete guide with our top tips & tricks.
Exercises & Sharings
To fully experience the power of vulva castings, we will let you explore the relationship to your own vulva through exercises, sharings and group work.
Business Skills & Cooperation
We guide you to generate a lucrative source of income for yourself, learning how to use Vulvarium and our international network to your benefit.
Final Exam
To receive your certificate, you will have to successfully hold your very own vulva casting session with a stranger on the last day of the course.
Location
Graz, Austria
The exact course location will be communicated after the successful application.
Date
Summer Slot:
August 2024
Winter Slot:
November 2024
Language
Depending on the participants, the course will be held in English or German.
Stuck between course options? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Our selection guide is designed to make your decision easier, providing a checklist that outlines why this course is the perfect fit for you or why you should maybe consider our second core program course “Version Two Autonomy” instead.
- If you aspire to work together with an international company.
- If you are interested in becoming an official Vulvarium representative and want to attend the advanced course (shared branding and content, access to booking & management tools, business consulting & mentoring, etc.)
- If you want to work together within a big international team and network of people
- If you want support with your marketing and customer acquisition (Vulvarium Instagram: 110.000 followers, press appearances, etc.)
- If you aim to offer vulva castings with as little effort as possible (in addition to your current profession, due to a minimal amount of free time, etc.)
- If you do not have a workshop in which you can produce a lot of dust and rubble while crafting the statues.
- If you lack storage space for materials used in creating and shipping the vulva sculptures.
- If you are uncertain about your technical talent and expertise in creating high-quality plaster statues
- If you would rather not handle shipping logistics (packaging, processing customer data, liaising with shipping companies, tracking, risk of breakage, etc.)
- If you prefer not to deal with sourcing and purchasing materials or testing their (health) compatibility (tools, plaster, paints, packaging, etc.)
- If you want your cast to become part of the Vulvarium gallery
- If you want to work completely independently from Vulvarium
- If you find pleasure in crafting and wish to manage the entire process, from casting people to creating statues.
- If you feel like you want to represent the values behind vulva castings in different ways then Vulvarium does.
Does this column resonate with you? Then our Autonomy course is the perfect fit for you.
The Switch Me Option is a weekend course designed for participants that have already completed a core program course and now want to switch between version one and version two. By joining the corresponding Switch Me course, the participants can catch up on the missing course contents, switching from one core program version to the other:
More details about the Switch Me Options are available upon request.
As of right now, the courses are created for cis, trans and non-binary people who have a vulva themselves.
If you have a (neo)penis and want to offer vulva castings, please contact us. We are interested in extending our course program for in the future and care about your thoughts and ideas.
Through participation in our core program course Version One Cooperation, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the training and cooperation contract. This is important for both of us and sets the fundament for a successful and joyful collaboration by clarifying the rights and obligations of both parties.
These include the implementation of Vulvarium’s high quality standards during casting sessions, the maintenance of professionalism both online and in-person within the network and with the press, strict adherence to conditions concerning data protection and confidentiality, transparency and effective communication throughout the processing of molds and statues as well as other agreements.
The full contract is available upon request at any time and will be sent to you right after your successful application. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for a one-on-one conversation to address any uncertainties and provide answers to questions.
Curious about the advanced course?
If you are participating in the core program Version One Cooperation course and are considering stepping up your game by becoming an official Vulvarium representative and offering vulva castings under the brand name, this follow-up course is for you!
Feel free to contact us if you are unsure about which route to take
for your vulva casting adventure.
