Add a class
How to add a group class, event, or recurring session to your Arketa schedule.
You can add a class from your Full Schedule in just a few steps. If you're creating a class type you'll teach regularly, consider creating a service type template first — it speeds up scheduling significantly.
In order to easily edit these classes once scheduled, you must use a service type template.
Add a class
Open your schedule
Go to Scheduling → Full Schedule, click Create new, and choose Class, Event, or Appointment. Optionally pick a service type template.
Fill in basic information
- Offering name — what clients will see when booking
- Description — optional, but helpful for marketing and email confirmations
- Experience type — set by what you chose under Create new: Appointment (private or individual), class (group session - is redeemable with packages, memberships, and subscriptions), event (drop-in session, by default. Events are not redeemable with packages or memberships unless you specifically enable that in the set up of your pricing options' advanced settings).
- Format — choose In Person (pick a location or enter an address) or Virtual (Zoom integration or livestream link)
- Who can see this class? — Public (appears on your schedule) or Private (accessible only by direct link)
Set the payment type (price)
We recommend creating a separate recurring class series for each day and time, even if two sessions have the same time slot. This makes mass editing (changing times, swapping instructors) much faster later on.
| Option | Best for |
|---|---|
| Free | No payment required — clients book without a card |
| Sliding scale | Donation-based classes with a minimum and suggested price |
| Paid | Drop-in price on the class itself, great for events. Select the number of credits that this takes from a client's available clients. |
| Package & Subscription Only | Requires a credit from a package or membership — recommended for most regular classes |
For most studios, Package & Subscription Only is the right choice for regular classes. It enforces your credit policy and prevents refund requests.
Save
Click Next through the steps, then Save class.