Lessons
Day 1
1Class Introduction
15:45 2The Benefits of Teaching a Craft Class
12:46 3Determine Your Expertise
11:45 4Different Types of Teaching Venues
13:37 5Factors to Consider Based on the Teaching Venues
04:19 6The Importance of Lesson Planning
05:02 7The Different Types of Classes
11:16Determining the Class Objective
16:52 9Create a Technique-Based Lesson Plan
18:04 10Create a Project-Based Lesson Plan
30:04 11How to Approach a Venue to Teach a Class
16:18 12Factors to Consider When Negotiating with Venues
09:27 13Skype Call with Christine Haynes
41:03 14Workshopping Students Lesson Plans
13:13 15Preparations: Supply List & Kits
13:48 16Preparation: How to Get Ready & Other Materials
14:20 17Preparation: Practicing Beforehand
10:26Day 2
18The Day of the Class: Before the Students Arrive
07:36 19The Class Begins: Start with the Student's Stories
12:53 20The Importance of a Strong Class
22:31 21Timing & Pacing for a Strong Class
22:10 22Different Student Profiles
17:57 23Pitch Panel: Lisa Shaffer, Marie Muscardini, & Elizabeth Madariaga
1:13:32 24Obstacles That Come Up During a Class
10:12 25Always Use Positive Encouragement
07:50 26Great Answers to Hard Questions from Students
17:24 27Wrapping Up the Class
02:28 28What to Do After the Class
12:55 29Go Forth & Teach!
09:04Lesson Info
The Importance of Lesson Planning
Word to talk about how to create a lesson plan we're moving forward with our crafty teacher training as I'm calling it and you might be wondering I know that like some of us are a little bit like a little what's a lesson plan that sounds weird that sounds tedious so this is why you should definitely pay a lot of attention to this step okay, so why is it important tow plan your lesson okay, so number one the more prepared you are, the more confident you're going to be when you step into that classroom ok, I know that a lot of us are taking this class today because we want confidence we want to boost our confidence and we want to be able to be as you know, we want to step up there and be the teacher of this class we want to be confident and this is a really very integral part of making sure you're ready to teach your class and I like to think of this example like tio thing about this a lot actually. So would you bake a pie for the first time without a recipe let's say you knew that you h...
ad you know he has like flour and butter and water and some ice maybe for your crust and then the filling don't know peaches, some sugar etcetera, but what you really bake that pie without a recipe you could because you know what a pie looks like you've eaten some pies maybe, but would you go into the kitchen and bake your pie without knowing the recipe? Maybe, um but I wouldn't recommend it right? You want to know that you want to know the measurements you want to know what to do first you want to know how long to bake your pie? Okay? There are very specific steps to follow to ensure that your pie comes out in an edible form. Okay, so I'm gonna like in lesson plan tio baking a pie okay? And just to continue drawing out this pie metaphor a little bit longer I this this applies to me or maybe somebody who has had a lot of teaching experience I decided recently teo bake a pie this is actually mean baking a pie this is not class related, but I'm going to use it to bring it back. I actually tried to bake a pie from memory it was last last last holiday season and let me tell you I was like, I have made this pie so many times I got it down and I totally messed that pie up I'm talking I did to the two very important steps for making cross to do them in the wrong order and it destroyed my pie ok? So even somebody who has like a lot of experience or form or experience needs to still be writing lesson plans and reading through a lesson plan before each class okay, so this step and urge you guys to spend time on before your class do not go into your first class having skipped this step okay number one besides the confidence besides, you know, needing to know the steps it helps break down what you're going to do into manageable chunks. This was kind of referred to in a question that was asked earlier I know how to do it, but can I teach it? Well, writing a lesson plan is going to help you break it down into manageable chunks that will make your students experience much more enjoyable, okay? And the left plan is actually going to be the number one thing that you're going to use to help you propose your class to a venue which as we know is a n'importe very important part of actually getting a teaching job is getting a venue to say yes you may teach here ok unless of course you're teaching it in your home which in this case is also going to be very important because you need to get students to come to you okay, so you need to make your class appealing to them right? You need to give them the value you need to tell them the value of taking your class and you'll find that by going through this process of writing a lesson plan. Okay. And then to circle back confidence that preparation goes confidence. Confidence equals empowerment. Okay, so you will feel like the most empowered version of yourself going into this class with a lesson plan knowing exactly, you know, within reason what is going to happen during your class.
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Ratings and Reviews
Claude Aimée Villeneuve
This was a very good class, well prepared and packed with such useful information! I've been teaching various arts and craft classes for over 10 years now and did it sort of instinctively. Ashley gave me the tools I needed to refine my classes and prepare really good classes outlines and how to find venues to teach and pitch my classes. That was awesome and I plan to watch it again and again because there is so much in it! This was a first class presentation! Thank you Ashley! Claude Aimée Villeneuve, Visual artist and teacher
a Creativelive Student
I'm not even half way thru the online videos and want to recommend this class to anyone who just needs that extra boost to start their own classes! I like the fact that Ashley suggests that we think from a student perspective to help us to better plan. This class covers many things I have heard before BUT in greater detail. When I hear the 'WHY' of doing things, I'm more likely to follow thru. These videos explain many 'WHYs' (There are many informative sites/classes for this topic but not many people give you 'this is WHY' it should be done this way) Ashley gives the "WHY' and the 'HOW to'. If you want to teach and are mostly ready to teach, take this class and all the gaps will be filled in and you will be ready to go forth and teach your craft!
Barbara Schiffman
Great class -- watched live (most of it) and purchased for ongoing review. I've taught many things, including some crafts (decorating gourds, collage, making your own tarot-collages) but I gained new insights, ideas and confidence from Ashley's advice, the students questions and input, and the panel! I recommend this for anyone who wants to teach a class -- craft oriented, personal development, or anything else!