STITCHES Class Proposal Form

I am not teaching this class within a 300 mile radius 30 days before or after the STITCHES event.

  1. Your Name
  2. Suggested Class Title
  3. Topic
  4. Class type Choose all that apply.

Hands-on

Lecture

Demonstration

Slide Presentation

  1. Skill Level Choose one; we are unable to do multiple levels (i.e. intermediate-advanced).

No skills(Absolutely no experience necessary. Valuable for all levels of the craft.)

Easy (Participants with basic skills.)

Intermediate(Participants have solid basic skills.)

Advanced(Participants have solid skills and experience in the craft, ready to explore or refine.)

  1. Suggested Length(Indicate only one)

1 hr (Market Session)

90 minutes (Either hands-on or lecture/demo)

3 hours

6 hours

6 hrs, split 2 days (3 hrs on first day and 3 hrs on second)

  1. Class Description
  1. Special skills or knowledge needed to take this class(For example: Must know how to follow a knitting chart OR must be able to sew a 1/4" seam.)
  1. HomeworkIf none, please say "None" or enter the instructions here.
  1. Materials fee (If yes, how much and for what?)

(The idea of a materials fee is to cover things that might be difficult for the students to find, are available only in large quantity, or are awkward to transport. The fee will be collected by the instructor in class. No charges are allowed for handouts.)

  1. Supplies needed for class

Please indicate if you’d like one of the following included in the supply list.

Knitting Basics: Sharp scissors, Notebook, Pen or pencil with eraser, Stitch markers, Tapestry needles (large and small), Tape measure, Small calculator, Needles and crochet hooks of various sizes

Crochet Basics: Sharp scissors, Notebook, Pen or pencil with eraser, Stitch markers, Tapestry needles (large and small), Tape measure, Small calculator, Crochet hooks of various sizes

Sewing Basics: Needles, Thread, Sharp scissors, Notebook, Pen or pencil with eraser, Tape measure, Seam ripper, Pins

Patchwork/Quilting Basics: Needles, Thread, Sharp scissors, Notebook, Pen or pencil with eraser, Tape measure, Seam ripper, Pins, Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler.

Also, list any additional supplies students need to bring.

  1. The maximum number of students you can handle in your class
  2. Audio/Visual or other special requirements
  3. Preferred room set-up (Classroom or U-shape)
  1. Major Category(indicate all that apply)

Knitting Felting

Crochet Sewing Hand Machine

Spinning Quilting Hand Machine

Dyeing Embroidery, Needlepoint, Surface Design

Weaving Patchwork

Other ______

  1. Subcategories (indicate all that apply)

BeadingLace

Cables Project-based

Color, CreativitySkill-building Basics

Design Special Techniques

FinishingStitch Patterns

Fit Tips/Hints

Garment ConstructionTrouble shooting

  1. Photos and other visuals help in the selection process and to sell the class. We are now able to include up to 5 images. Please indicate if photos are coming with the submission or will follow later. Make certain photos can be easily identified with the class. JPG files are preferred. Files should be at least 3"x3" at 300DPI
  1. Class History: How many times have you taught this class? Where? When? For which event/shop/organization? How many students?