Yeah, Gargoyle (who doth call his sister a greedy capitalist whench), d'ya think people's time ain't worth nuthin'? (As Kaleea astutely observed, they may even be losing income by takin' time off fromt their regular work.)

Susan, you've done a good job of expounding (for those who need it) on why musicians shouldn't be expected to play "just for the love of it," even if they are playing for schools, churches, or other non-profits.

I can't give you direct advice on how much to charge for a workshop, but as some others have said, consider these factors:
• how much will your overhead costs be?
• how much time will you devote to the project?
• what would you pay to attend such a workshop (on a topic you're interested in)?
• how many people are likely to attend?
• will you gain intangibles (e.g., publicity) from doing the workshop?
• what does your potential client generally pay other professionals (e.g., educators, speakers, visiting clergy) for a comparable time segment?

Don't underestimate the worth of your program just because you're an "amateur." Some of the best musicians I know don't make their living that way. The same goes for other artistic and intellectual pursuits. And many avid hobbyists have turned the hobby into a profession because they were very good at it.

Go for it!

Genie