A Guide to Online Teaching Platforms
Here’s a guide to a few reputable, online teaching platforms and advice from makers who have experience using them.
Webinar & Video Conferencing Software Comparison
There are dozens of online meeting and webinar tools available. We took a look at some of the most popular to compare the prices and some of the most critical features.
Best Practices for Professional Craft Instructors
Teaching your craft professionally can be a great way to earn income and establish yourself as an expert in your field. Here are best practices!
2016 Craftsy Summit – An Inside Report
Carol Ann Waugh attended Craftsy’s first Instructor Summit over the weekend and shares what they did and what she learned.
How to Pitch an Online Class
Teaching on a platform like Bluprint (formerly Craftsy), Creativebug or CreativeLive is a way to reach existing customers in a new way and find a new and larger audience for your work.
I Filmed 250 ‘Quilty’ Episodes and All I Got Was This Encyclopedia of Knowledge About Filming Online Tutorials
The first few episodes were rough. But I had a passion to teach beginners and what we lacked in process knowledge we made up for by being stoked about the project.
Why Fancy Tiger Crafts Loves to Do It All: A Business Diversification Strategy That Works
>Fancy Tiger Crafts started as a 900-square-foot retail shop in 2006. Over the years the store has expanded and other areas of the business have grown, too. Diversification seems to come naturally to Fancy Tiger: Since the beginning, they have specialized in a variety of crafts including knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, embroidering, felting, and spinning.
Teacher Pay Rate at International Quilt Festival is Untenably Low
International Quilt Festival is one of the most prestigious quilt shows. The organizers should be aware that the world is watching their pay rates.