Well, I am still thinking of ideas for what to teach at the AC Moore when I start some time this fall.  I really like the idea of doing things that build on each other.  I can’t wait to get the book that I order from Linda Peterson.  I want to try some of her techniques and I am thinking that I will use those as stepping stones.  I also want to teach simple caning. 

My idea for the first class is to make beads.  I would use a simple technique that does not require any skinner blends.  Maybe doing marbled beads or the like.  While the beads are baking,  I would then teach skinner blends and jelly roll canes.  The second class would be making a bracelet and earrings out of the beads that we made in the first class.  I would also add another simple cane to the end of the class.  That would lead to a third class on covering items, like tins or something glass.  While the objects where baking I could teach making beads with the canes.  That would lead to a forth class with making jewelry out of those beads.

The next thing to work out is what to charge for the class.  I would get paid what ever I charge.  AC Moore would get nothing.  If I supply the clay and stuff for the first two classes, of course I would get that all at the AC Moore.  Then the supplies like what to cover and any accent beads the class members wanted,  they would have to supplu them.  Hopefully, from AC Moore.

Now, what to teach kids!

Posted by Helen in Uncategorized on April 22nd, 2007 |