If you are interested in being a CraftWorks teaching artists, we look
forward to hearing about you and your craft. Please download and
complete the Teaching Artist Artist Class Proposal. This form may be
completed in any word processing application, and emailed to us or you
may print the form and mail your application directly to CraftWorks.
Please do not hesitate to contact us
if you have any questions about the application form. Thank you for
submitting your class idea to CraftWorks at Cool Spring.
Honing Your Class Description for Maximum Impact
Writing engaging, compelling class descriptions is an
art that leads to full classes and excited learners.
Every school has its own catalog “voice.” We will be happy to help your
class description hit the right note. For our classes, we like to
include the following information. Download our the proposal form to help you get started.
A snappy but informative title. For
example: The Beauty of the Sharpened Edge, Capture Life in Words &
Pictures, or Hands-On Adventures in Strawbaling.
An exciting description of the content.
For example: Learn the basics of strawbale construction in a weekend by
actually building a small structure at Cool Spring.
What the student will make during the
class. For example: You’ll go home with three beautiful
creations: an autumn table centerpiece using gourds, pumpkins, and
vegetables with fresh fall flowers and foliage; a honeysuckle wreath
filled with blooms and greens; and a topiary created from fresh flowers,
fruits, berries and pods.
What skills the student will learn.
For example: Learn the basic rules of floral care and design. Or Learn
how to build a screen for screenprinting and make stencils out of photo
emulsion, cut stencils and drawing fluid/screen filler.
What skill level is needed; what skills
are assumed? Example: This is a low-key, fun workshop for both
beginners and those participants already keeping journals.
What materials should the student provide?
Example: Participants will need to bring a pair of clean, sharp
clippers and/or pruners, gloves and wear comfortable clothing and shoes
suitable for harvesting plant material from outdoors. If this is a long
list, provide it separately rather than in the course description.
Is there is a materials fee to be paid to
the teaching artist? If so, how much is it? We will publish the
amount in our catalogue and online.