First time teaching for pay, got questions

[Crafty Witch]

Hi all, I could use some advice here.

 

On April 18, I was riding the el and working on a project (which will go in Show and Tell as soon as I get pictures), when one of the other passengers handed me a business card with her phone number on it and asked me to teach her how to do it.

 

Now I have two questions: How much should I charge and does anyone have any recommendations for good beginner projects? I'd like something that will let her learn the basic stitches without being too difficult. The project I was working on was beaded, so I may need to cover that as well, although maybe not as a first project.

[texasredhead]

I teach at JoAnn's. We charge $20 for a two hour class. They bring their supplies. Sampler squares are nice to start on. Then they can put them together to make a scarf, bag, or afghan if they make more. If you are teaching privately, ask the person what they are interested in. I taught a lady once in my car...sitting outside of Michaels!! She just wanted to know how to make scarves. I had her 2 times, and then she was on her way!!!

[jleinhauser]

Use google and enter

 

each one teach one

 

and you'll find a good basic teaching probram on the Craft Yarn Council site.

You can even print out a "certificate" for her when she has learned.

 

I'd do it for free, but if you feel you need to charge, I'd suggest $10 an

hour.

 

Jean L.

[mrsreid]

ive often been asked to teach either friends or coworkers how to crochet. so becuase its a one to one basis. i charge either and order of bulk thread. 2 skeins. or 10 skeins of colored thread i might like. or a pattern book ive been lusting after. its a one time fee. and they can always ask questions and i wont charge them. so i get what i want and they get what they want. and theyre the ones getting the deal.

[Amy]

If you plan on using any patterns to teach from, please be sure to respect copyright law. If you're using a free online pattern, give the student the URL so she can go directly to the site and print her own copy. If you're using a published pattern, the student will need to purchase her own copy.

[sorefingers]

I like using slippers as a first time teaching tool. The pattern I use, requires four different stitches, turns (and no turning) plus having to stitch the bottom and top together. I find that it gives them a good basis for any project they may want to do later. It's also fast so it's good for impatient people. Mind you I just teach if someone asks, never thought of charging for it!

 

Sore

[Crafty Witch]

I like using slippers as a first time teaching tool. The pattern I use, requires four different stitches, turns (and no turning) plus having to stitch the bottom and top together. I find that it gives them a good basis for any project they may want to do later. It's also fast so it's good for impatient people. Mind you I just teach if someone asks, never thought of charging for it!

 

Sore

 

So, is the pattern you use freely available? If not, I can probably find something online.

 

Also, I know someone used a similar theory for teaching beginning knitters how to do mittens.

[sorefingers]

No, the pattern I use is from a book. However I know there are tons online. Crochet pattern central probably has a bunch!

 

Sore