This post includes affiliate links. Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet This is one of the first books I bought for my teaching library after becoming a CYC certified crochet teacher and instructor. The book was published in 2002 and is part of a series of books by Donna Kooler that cover various needlecrafts. I recommend … Read more
In my last post of this series on getting started as a local needlecrafts teacher, I’m focusing on how to stay creative and current. Update: This series is a great introduction to teaching, but since I originally wrote it in 2011, it has become outdated. If you’re looking for a more robust (and updated) approach … Read more
If you are following this series of posts, you did a self-check to see if you are ready to teach, thought about whether to get a needlecrafts credential, scouted out some possible teaching spots, and considered various ways of marketing your classes. Update: This series is a great introduction to teaching, but since I originally … Read more
If you’ve decided that you’re ready to teach needlecrafts and have even found a place (or places) to start teaching, you are probably wondering how you will attract students. Update: This series is a great introduction to teaching, but since I originally wrote it in 2011, it has become outdated. If you’re looking for a … Read more
You know you’re ready to teach. You’ve made a decision about whether to pursue needlecrafts teaching or master certification. But now that you are ready to teach, where (physically) do you get started? Update: This series is a great introduction to teaching, but since I originally wrote it in 2011, it has become outdated. If … Read more