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Re: Teacher Blackmail

Sher - I teach introductory and intermediate wire courses. I've taught in all kinds of different environments at the college. I started off in the silversmithing room, which was great, because we sat around a huge table and it was a relaxed and social way of teaching a class. The students actually...

Posted to Teaching tips (Forum) by faeriiidust on 01-13-2008
Re: Teacher Blackmail

I teach at a community college, so there is a course outline, covering what will be taught in the class and the learning outcomes, and the college's standard contract, with basic information like my hourly rate, and how many hours I will get paid for, the course code etc. The college has a minimum...

Posted to Teaching tips (Forum) by faeriiidust on 01-12-2008
Re: Teacher Blackmail

It's definitely not your problem if the student has paid for the class and then can't make it for whatever reason. The host should have a policy posted, and if they don't then you should draw one up as part of any contract you negotiate with them. When a student misses one of my classes I...

Posted to Teaching tips (Forum) by faeriiidust on 01-11-2008
2008 Bead&Button Show

In one week (January 15), online registration opens for classes offered at the 2008 Bead&Button Show held here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 1-8. New this year is a series of Fundamentals in Techniques workshops. These 3-day intensives give beginners an opportunity to learn a new technique or...

Posted to Art Jewelry (Weblog) by Jill Erickson on 01-08-2008
Re: Students at Different Levels Questions

[quote user="Flame Goddess"]I plan to specify that my classes are for 18 & up. I really didn't plan on teens, let alone teens w/ learning disabilities. Adults w/ ADD are tough enough. Have you ever had a student try to load beads on a thread w/ NO needle using pliers?[/quote] I've...

Posted to Teaching tips (Forum) by bodhikt on 10-30-2007
Re: Students at Different Levels Questions

[quote user="Flame Goddess"]The 16 year old does not keep up w/ the others & constantly calls for my attention, even interrupting me while I'm talking w/ the others. It feels like she's 12. Now the board member wants printed directions for each project. All this for ~$15 per hour...

Posted to Teaching tips (Forum) by bodhikt on 10-23-2007
Looking for PMC Certification Class In Atlanta

I have been trying to find someone who teaches PMC Certification in Atlanta. Most of the classes I've seen advertised are outside the city limits (which I can't get to). Does anyone know somebody who teaches one here? Thanks, Pippit

Posted to Metal clay (Forum) by Giftbearer on 10-14-2007
Re: Where can I find intermediate/advanced classes in wire working?

Hey there- I am an instructor in CA, so could give you some pointers if you are going to come out this way! In the meantime, for great on line classes, check out Lisa Niven Kelly's site: www.beaducation.com I currently teach a mix of things including more organic wire techniques, so for ideas of...

Posted to Shows you've attended, classes you've taken (Forum) by kgrant on 07-20-2007

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