Minnie the Moocher Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 As my youngest approaches school (not quite yet, but I love planning and like to be prepared!) I am considering becoming a craft teacher. I have experience in many areas of craft and I'm always keen to learn myself, but I was wondering... WHICH NEW CRAFT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN? I need to decide which areas to cover, so... what would appeal to you all? If I can get an idea of which crafts are appealing, I'll know in which direction to go! Here are some suggestions, but I would welcome others: Card making Rubber stamping S"Ooops, word censored!"booking Silk painting Silver clay Beaded jewellery Kiln formed glass Felt making Papercraft Polymer clay Children's workshops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I would do something that appeals to you to learn then your enthusiasm would pass over in your teaching. From your list I would pick Kiln formed glass, felt making, silver clay and silk painting. None of which I've done so would be tempted by your classes. Lucky you being able to be a craft teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 what about something that people can practice at home. I used to go to pottery at the local college, but I couldnt practice it at home, it just wasnt practical. however, silk painting would be lovely , could make scarves for presents cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Making Bags Ceramics with glaze etc Patchwork Batik Basket weaving Corn dollies Basic Floristry - like how to make those water bubble vase bouquets & some easy one flower & leaf designs. Fimo charm bracelets Applique macrame Weaving Just to name a few. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Beaded Jewellery Patchwork & Quiltting Applique Glass Painting Silk Screen painting Decoupage Furniture Painting I'd like the idea of taster classes where I could try out a new craft without going to loads of expense before deciding if I liked it. Don't know that I'd have the patience to teach others though - I'd be wanting to do it myself all the time. Good Luck - will you be offering craft holiday weekends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I did think about craft weekends but the space destined to become a studio is currently the guest annex, so can't do both. Although I do have space for camping/caravans. Thanks for the suggestions so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I would love to learn the art of dressmaking I cant read a pattern for love nor money but would really like to learn. I have a state of the art sewing machine which is capable of everything including making the tea however i dont know how to use all the functions therefore just end up making simple cushion covers etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I would love to have a go at silver clay, kiln formed glass, polymer clay and basket weaving. I have had a go at slip casting pottery which was great fun and also glass etching which was very successful and easy to make some really nice stuff. I tried enamelling and that was very hard to get anything that looked good, but interesting nonetheless. The only trouble with all these crafts is the vast quantity of stuff one ends up bringing home to the disapproving looks of the rest of the family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 The only trouble with all these crafts is the vast quantity of stuff one ends up bringing home to the disapproving looks of the rest of the family! Caroline you need to change your family, it should be admiring looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I agree, I bring all sorts of weird and wonderful stuff home, kev normally says "hmmmm, nice " (I dont think he dare say anything else ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 DH has a special "....no..please...not more...." kind of expression whenever I come in with more crafty stuff usually joined by a comment or two along similar lines!!! I agree with the "do something you are enthusiastic about" comment, following a taster class in silver clay, I gained a Level 1 qualification in Art Clay Silver and have started to teach it at a local craft centre...and she's asked me to teach some card making courses too. I really must get my samples made up & possibly post them on here to make sure they are ok! I've also got a decoupatch class to teach, which is sort of a mixture of decoupage (not the 3D version) and patchwork, whereby you cut/tear the papers (a bit thicker than tissue paper) into patches & stick them onto a box, animal shape or whatever you want to decoupatch, then varnish over the top....best I get to practise before the class I feel! It looks fantastic, at the Walk they have 'patched 2 huge papier mache giraffes & added false eyelashes & crystals to really jazz them up, the first one sold so they had to do the second one too! I've tried all sorts of crafts; felting and needlefelting, willow work & basket weaving, beaded jewellery, patchwork & quilting, card making & s"Ooops, word censored!"booking ...and there are still some I'd like to try; enamelling, stained glass, spinning, lampwork beads! Oh to win the lottery to fun all my wishes ! Minnie, would you be running classes at home or at a venue? I need to look into insurance & have no idea where to start, any ideas? Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 Wildmum I would be running them from home, but from an outbuilding, if that makes sense? I haven't looked at insurance, but I am assuming I would need some sort of Public Liability policy. Heavens knows what the premium will be. I have done a Taster Class in Art Clay Silver and got hooked too! I have a new kiln arriving on Tuesday. Aren't you going to the Ikea meet at Southampton? Sounds like we need to talk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Oooo yes we do, I need to know about your kiln..... I have a dilemma...buy a kiln or a hive! May have to speak nicely to DH to get one or the other for me as a present...can't think what for, but surely I'm worth it !!!!! So you'll have a studio...sounds much nicer than an outhouse which brings up pictures of a thunderbox or pig sty!!!!! Have we still to set the date...see you over on get-togethers in a while...... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Snowy Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Have a look at this company for insurance. I pay £50 a year for public liability insurance for making and selling things from craft fairs. There is also a policy for craft teachers. They have very good feedback on the craft forums. http://www.gmisl.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Snowy you are a star, I'll take a look tomorrow! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
