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teaching workshops - how to?!!

Last post 09-27-2008 4:09 PM by auntbobby. 2 replies.
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  • 09-27-2008 2:13 AM

    • maggie_stg
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    teaching workshops - how to?!!

    Hi,

    I have been asked by several people if I give workshops. Always my reply is not yet but I'd like to.

    So, I've been looking for information about setting one up and then teaching it but I'm not finding a whole lot of information. I know it's something I'd really like to do but I'm not sure how to go about starting. Does anyone have any suggestions, ideas, information I could use to get started?

     I have in mind already several ideas. One idea is teaching wire work for beaded jewelry but I'm not sure if that's too narrow a subject to be worthwhile. Other ideas I have are teaching how to make beaded bracelets like the one posted on my website (http://www.two-sisters.ca/two-sisters/waterflowers.htm); or bringing out the creative kid in each person. I have so many ideas my head feels like it could explode but I just don't know how to go about realizing them....

     Please Help if you can!!

    thanks :)

     

    maggie_stg (aka Lindsey, aka Majah)
    Two Sisters Artisan Studio

    "Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not." ~RWE
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  • 09-27-2008 10:14 AM In reply to

    • Experimental
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    Re: teaching workshops - how to?!!

    Well, I am not an avid teacher. I have attended many workshops, though.

     I would say, since you already have groups interested...find out what they are wanting to learn and gear your classes towards that. At least to start. Then you will get a feel for how things are working and advance your classes from those.

     What I find important in a workshop is clear instructions to make the basic project, and other ideas of how it could also be useful in other applications. I like a calm, not too nervous instructor, who clearly loves what it is that they are teaching. Those workshops tend to be the most fun. I like instructors who are not expecting perfection in the completed project, especially when it is a new technique I have not attempted before. I enjoy the well organized classes the best. (ie. supply list of what to bring is well thought out in advance and very specific, available classroom supplies are plentiful. Instruction sheets are included, so in two or three weeks time (or more) I can review things and remember what to do the next time). I like classes that put several artists at the same table to work. That way if the instructor is busy, and I have a question, some other people around me can also help out. And it is just more fun to have crafters around to joke with, too.

    Hope this helps. It sounds like you have the right enthusiasm going. After a few workshops you will get a feel for what works best for you. Just relax and enjoy yourself, and everyone else will be at ease and enjoy things, too. Good Luck!

    "I don't hate you for failing, I love you for trying!" ~ Marge Simpson
  • 09-27-2008 4:09 PM In reply to

    • auntbobby
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    Re: teaching workshops - how to?!!

    Dear Maggie:

    Here's a suggestion: Create on-line versions of the workshops, and market them through the Artella Shoppes.  You can get information about selling in the Shoppes here: http://www.artellaland.com/shop/index.php?main_page=page_3

    Also, if you are interested, you might want to consider one of Marney's eCourses, for example YOU * U (information here: http://www.artellaland.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_21&products_id=493) or Those Who CAN, Teach (information here: http://www.artellaland.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_80&products_id=481) to help you get started.

    These are just a few of the resources available to you here in ArtellaLand.

    Hugs ~~ Aunt Bobby

     

    Aunt Bobby at Artella
    Artella Tech Support
    Bobby@ArtellaLand.com
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