ProtoStudio Venue Collaboration — 2026
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Proto Studio is a self-managed creative residency space in Mile End, Montreal (5333 Av. Casgrain suite 1107, 11th floor). Baseworks uses Proto Studio as the venue for two programs running March–June 2026:
- Practice Sessions — 16 sessions, March 15–June 27
- Study Group (Spring 2026) — 7 Saturdays, April 4–May 16
Contact: Nicholas (Proto Studio)
Website Listing on protostudio.ca
Section titled “Website Listing on protostudio.ca”Proto Studio’s site is built on Cargo (v3), a creative portfolio CMS. The classes page (protostudio.ca/#classes) displays a weekly grid organized by day, with each class entry containing:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Class/program name (linked to detail page) |
| Instructor | Teacher name(s) |
| Schedule | Day, time in 24h format |
| Studio | Studio 1 or Studio 2 |
| Drop-in / Price | Displayed as “Drop-in $XX” |
| Category | Discipline/style label |
| Image | Thumbnail/promotional image |
Individual class pages (e.g., /yoga-for-dancers, /ballet-with-view) are minimal: title, instructor, schedule, pricing, brief description, and images. No long-form copy — the Cargo template favors concise presentation.
Cargo-Specific Elements
Section titled “Cargo-Specific Elements”The Cargo CMS uses custom HTML elements: <column-set>, <media-item>, <marquee-set>, <text-icon>. Nicholas manages the content — we provide the information and images; he formats it within his template.
Content Provided to Proto Studio
Section titled “Content Provided to Proto Studio”See: Content for Proto Studio Website Listing
Subsidies for Proto Studio Members & Residents
Section titled “Subsidies for Proto Studio Members & Residents”Membership Types (Proto Studio)
Section titled “Membership Types (Proto Studio)”Proto Studio has two distinct categories:
- Solo & Family memberships — community members who use the space
- Residencies — artists in residence at Proto Studio (separate from memberships)
Proposed Subsidy Structure
Section titled “Proposed Subsidy Structure”| Category | Subsidy | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Residents (artists in residence) | 30% | Study Group enrollment OR first Practice Session |
| Family members | 30% | Study Group enrollment OR first Practice Session |
| Solo members | 20% | Study Group enrollment OR first Practice Session |
After the first Practice Session, all participants access standard pricing (sliding scale based on credit volume).
Effective Prices with Subsidies
Section titled “Effective Prices with Subsidies”Study Group ($279 CAD full price, before tax):
| Category | Subsidy | Price after subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| Resident | 30% | ~$195 |
| Family member | 30% | ~$195 |
| Solo member | 20% | ~$223 |
Practice Sessions (Introductory session $44 CAD, before tax):
| Category | Subsidy | First session price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident | 30% | ~$31 |
| Family member | 30% | ~$31 |
| Solo member | 20% | ~$35 |
Validation Approach — Coupon Codes (Confirmed)
Section titled “Validation Approach — Coupon Codes (Confirmed)”Nicholas declined the automated verification system (member lists, identifiers, CRM cross-referencing) — Proto Studio prefers to keep things light on the administrative side and leave subsidy mechanics entirely to Baseworks.
Agreed approach: Baseworks creates three WooCommerce coupon codes — one per membership category — and handles all subsidy logistics internally. Proto Studio mentions in their newsletter that residents, family members, and solo members can receive subsidies on Baseworks programs and should contact Baseworks directly for details. Coupon codes are not shared with or distributed through Proto Studio — Baseworks provides them individually to people who reach out. Specific pricing details are kept off the public Proto Studio listing.
| Coupon code | Category | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Residents (artists in residence) | 30% |
| TBD | Family members | 30% |
| TBD | Solo members | 20% |
Status: Coupon codes need to be created in WooCommerce. Codes provided directly to Proto Studio members/residents who contact Baseworks — not distributed through Proto Studio.
Current State on Our Pages
Section titled “Current State on Our Pages”- Practice Sessions page: Mentions “Proto Studio members & residents” with instructions to reach out via email. No automation yet.
- Study Group page: No Proto Studio discount mentioned yet.
- Infrastructure: Coupon codes not yet created. Pending implementation.
Photos & Visual Assets
Section titled “Photos & Visual Assets”A Google Drive folder has been shared with Nicholas containing promotional photos, logos, and conceptual imagery for use on protostudio.ca.
Status: Shared — Nicholas has access. Additional assets can be added to the folder as needed.
Promotion Channels (Confirmed March 17)
Section titled “Promotion Channels (Confirmed March 17)”| Channel | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Proto Studio website listing | Nicholas | Confirmed — will create a page linking to baseworks.com. Will mention reduced rates for Proto community. |
| Proto Studio newsletter | Nicholas | Confirmed — will include Baseworks programs and subsidy availability. |
| Instagram collab posts | Baseworks (Patrick) | Confirmed — Patrick posts, texts Nicholas to accept/decline each one. |
| Poster at Proto Studio entrance | Baseworks (Patrick) | Confirmed — Baseworks to design and deliver. |
| Baseworks newsletters | Baseworks | In progress — will mention Proto Studio association. Nicholas invited to join mailing list. |
Communication Log
Section titled “Communication Log”| Date | Subject | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Initial listing information + subsidy discussion | Baseworks → Nicholas |
| 2026-03-15 | Patrick and Nicholas met in person at Proto Studio | In person |
| 2026-03-17 | Nicholas confirms simplified approach — listing, newsletter, Instagram, posters. Subsidies handled by Baseworks. | Nicholas → Baseworks |
| 2026-03-17 | Reply confirming agreement, subsidy approach via coupon codes, Instagram workflow, newsletter invite, poster | Baseworks → Nicholas (draft) |