WELCOME TO ISGB’S INSTRUCTORS SEMINAR 1 WEBINAR! Make sure you checked “listen only.” Turn your speakers on. If audio becomes spotty or cuts out, you may want to close down other programs you are running. Please communicate via the chat box. You will have access to the slide show and all materials discussed after the webinar -- –Instructors Forum (contact Sarah Riggle, to let her know you want

TEACHING BEGINNING BEADMAKING ISGB INSTRUCTORS SEMINAR 1

INSTRUCTORS GUIDE A benefit for those who take Instructors Seminar Excellent information for instructor and students Developed in 2002 Updated 2010 and 2012 by committee Available as pdf from Instructors Forum—ISGB website

Instructors Guide: 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

Instructors Guide: 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

ISGB INSTRUCTORS FORUM A benefit for those who’ve taken Instructors Seminar Interactive forum for all things related to teaching beadmaking All current Instructors Guide documents and Powerpoints are stickied on the Instructors Forum on ISGB’s website. Contact and tell Sarah that you attended Instructors Seminar this year. Include your log-in name. (If you’ve forgotten that, let her know.) You will receive an that says you now have access to that part of the Forum!

PREPPING FOR YOUR CLASS Determine length of class Determine number of students Develop curriculum—see Instructors Guide for help 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, additional “bells and whistles.”

CLASS DOCUMENTS: What I Hand Out In a two-pocket folder, student will find Waiver to sign and return to instructor A cd with articles from Instructors Guide Appendix Hard copy excerpts from those articles “Eye candy”: business card, postcards, etc. Information for local bead groups, events and vendors --See following slides--

Student Packet-- Pocket One My class/lesson postcard My card and postcard ISGB consumer pamphlet: Buying Glass Beads Local guild postcard

Student Packet -- Pocket Two Adult Waiver Signed by student and returned to me Glossary of Lampworking Terms Partial list from appendix

Student Packet -- Pocket Two Resources Partial list from appendix, includes local groups, vendors Guild Letter Information about and an invitation to attend a meeting

Student Packet – CD All materials from Instructor’s Guide *Annealing Beads *Glossary of Lampworking Terms

Student Packet – CD (cont’d) All materials from Instructor’s Guide *ISGB Membership Application *Safety Issues *Resources for Student and Teacher Include additional information as needed

MY CLASS: 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 *Available in Instructors Guide--Appendix *Same information for all students *Students should just listen. Extended information on the cd. *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…The class begins Practice lighting the torch Heat setting the bead release (great practice with torches!) Demo student’s first 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 schools Local art venues 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 MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES For all members *Region Pages *eBead Release For professional+ members * Forum Class Listings * Instructor Listing on ISGB website under Education tab

End! TIME FOR *QUESTIONS *COMMENTS *SHARING Margie