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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 -- www.isgb.org –Instructors Forum (contact Sarah Riggle, [email protected], to let her know you want access)
TEACHING BEGINNING BEADMAKING
ISGBINSTRUCTORS 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 SeminarInteractive forum for all things related to teaching
beadmakingAll current Instructors Guide documents and Powerpoints
are stickied on the Instructors Forum on ISGB’s website.Contact [email protected] 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 email that says you now have access to that part of the Forum!
PREPPING FOR YOUR CLASS
Determine length of classDetermine number of studentsDevelop curriculum—see Instructors Guide for helpPractice (if possible)Find place to teachMarket 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 findWaiver to sign and return to instructorA 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 choicesWaivers and class paymentIntroductionsDipping mandrels, cleaning glass –and—Flip Chart (see next two slides)20-25 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 torchHeat setting the bead
release (great practice with torches!)
Demo student’s first beadAnd 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 centersCommunity collegesLocal schoolsLocal art venuesOther??
MARKETING YOUR CLASS
Demonstrations at local eventsDemonstrations for local art clubs and other social clubsFliers (see next slide)AdsCreate a student email/mail listOther??
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
