Beginning Beadmaking Understanding the Instructors Guide “and beyond”!

Table of contents Introduction ISGB Teaching Standards Teaching Safety to Beginning Beadmakers Finding a Class: Information for the Beadmaking Student The Comprehensive Beginning Beadmaking Class Pacing Your Class A Few Words of Wisdom for Teachers and Students Tips for Teaching Adult Learners Class Waiver/Release Forms

Appendix Annealing Beads Assumption of Risk and Release Beadmaking Skill Levels Class Evaluation A Few Words of Wisdom for Students Finding a Class: Information for the Beadmaking Student Flip Chart Glossary ISGB Member Application Resource Guide Safety Checklist for Guest Instructors Safety Issues Student Certificate Studio Set Up Waiver and Release

Documents on the Forum All Instructors Guide documents will be stickied on the Teachers Forum on ISGB’s website. Contact and tell Sarah that you attended Instructors Seminar this year. Include your log-in name. You will receive an that says you now have access to that part of the Forum!

PREPPING FOR YOUR CLASS Determine length of class Curriculum components—Instructors Guide Practice (if possible) Find place to teach Market your class

LENGTH OF CLASS 3-4 Hour – Time for basics only – Not as much time to practice 6-8 Hour – More time for basics and practice – Can add some “bells and whistles” 2 Day – Lots of time for practice, set up, etc.

CLASS DOCUMENTS Each student receives a two-pocket folder Includes hard copy excerpts from cd Includes “eye candy” Includes info for local bead groups, events and vendors --See following slides--

STUDENT PACKET – Pocket One My class/lesson postcard My postcard ISGB pamphlet How to Buy Glass Beads Local guild postcard

Student Packet – Pocket Two Adult Waiver Signed by student and returned to me My Business Card Stapled to pocket Glossary of Lampworking Terms Partial list from appendix Resources Partial list from appendix and local groups, vendors Guild Letter Information about and an invitation to attend a meeting

Student Packet – CD All materials from ISGB Instructor Guide Annealing Beads Glossary of Lampworking Terms ISGB Membership Application Safety Issues Resources for Student and Teacher Include additional information to meet your students’ needs.

GETTING STARTED Greetings, beads, and glass choices Waivers and class payment Introductions Dipping mandrels, cleaning glass –and— Flip Chart (see next two slides) minutes

Flip Chart—Page 1 Encourage students to just listen; taking notes is not necessary because all the information they need is on the cd in their packet. As you plan your “lecture,” remember that adults like to know why, but don’t overwhelm your students with too much technical information.

Flip Chart – Last Page Adult learners like to know what to expect. Previewing the class sets expectations for both the student and the instructor.

Now onto the good stuff… Practice with turning on torches Heat setting the bead release (great practice with torches!) Demo student’s first round bead And they’re off!! See Instructors Guide for more detail

FINDING A PLACE TO TEACH Have a written proposal (and beads) in hand Be clear with expectations for yourself and the venue Call ahead for – Name of contact – Appointment Community centers Community colleges Local school Local art venue Other??

MARKETING YOUR CLASS Demonstrations at local events Demonstrations for local art clubs and other social clubs Fliers (see next slide) Ads Create a student /mail list Other??

Class Postcard Clear expectations and contact information. Back is blank for writing additional information!

ISGB OPPORTUNITIES For all members – Region Pages – eBead Release For professional members – Forum Class Listings – Instructor Listing on ISGB website under Education tab

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