👋🏻 Welcome!

Welcome to The Quilty Shop Teacher Portal! This is a resource for all of our teachers to easily access important things like forms, class scheduler, and general information about our processes and policies!

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Important Links

💻 Class Signup Form

Submit a new class proposal or request to teach one again!

⏰ Class Scheduler

Once your class is approved, schedule a class date between 6 weeks and 6 months in advance. Time slots are either from 10AM–1PM or 1:30PM–4:30PM.

How to Schedule a Class on Calendly | Scribe

🗓️ Class Scheduling

1. Teacher Submits Class Signup or Proposal Form:

The teacher fills out a form to either sign up to teach a previously taught class or submit a class proposal for new class ideas. The form will ask for information including:

Class Title & Description
Number of Sessions required (one half-day, two half-days, one full day)
Preferred Dates & Times (for administrative purposes; the class will be officially scheduled after class is approved)
Student Fee
Skill Level (Absolute Beginner, Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced)
Supply List (Submitted as a PDF or Word.doc)

➡️ Feel free to send pictures of the project for additional context!

2. The Quilty Shop Reviews Class Signup or Proposal:

After reviewing the submission, The Quilty Shop will approve the class or reach out to discuss.
After approval, The Quilty Shop will let the teacher know they can schedule their class.

3. Teacher Schedules Class Date and Time:

The teacher can schedule the approved class based on classroom availability between six weeks and six months from approval. It is the teacher’s responsibility to schedule the class via our classroom scheduler, Calendly (linked above).

4. Confirmation and Sample Photography:

The Quilty Shop will contact the teacher to confirm all class details and schedule a time to photograph the class sample (if needed), which the teacher is responsible for making using materials from The Quilty Shop. The sample must be photographed at least five weeks before the class date.

⚠️ When you schedule via Calendly, it's added to our internal calendar. Once details are confirmed, we'll make the class public by removing it from the internal calendar. We cancel the class in the internal calendar and create a new one that is public!

5. Class Registration:

Class registration will be published on The Quilty Shop website at least four weeks in advance, at most three months ahead. Classes can be approved and scheduled up to six months in advance but will be published on the website at most three months out.
The Quilty Shop will provide the teacher with a link to a student list upon class registration opening. This list will be regularly updated while registration is open. The day-of manager will print out a check-in list for students to sign in and add emergency contact information.

🟢 Skill Level Scale

Please make sure that you’re familiar with the definitions of our Skill Level Scale and accurately label your classes as such. Consistently labeling TQS classes based on this scale will deter beginner students from taking classes that will frustrate them and more advanced students from taking classes that don’t challenge them. Students have the ability to see this scale when looking at classes, so please make sure your selected skill level for your classes are reflected accurately!

Absolute Beginner

No prior experience with sewing machines or fabric cutting. Limited knowledge of basic sewing tools and terminology. Starting from scratch, eager to learn the fundamentals.

Beginner

Basic understanding of sewing machine operation. Familiarity with essential sewing tools (e.g., scissors, pins, measuring tape). Ability to sew straight seams and make basic cuts. Limited experience with reading and understanding simple sewing or quilting patterns.

Novice

Proficiency in using a sewing machine, including threading and bobbin winding. Comfort with sewing common seams and quilt block assembly. Ability to follow basic sewing or quilting patterns with guidance. Some experience with basic quilting techniques (e.g., piecing, basting).

Intermediate

Strong sewing machine skills, including adjustments for different fabrics. Proficient in various sewing techniques (e.g., straight, zigzag) and basic quilting skills. Capable of interpreting and following moderately complex quilting patterns. Experience with more advanced quilting techniques (e.g., appliqué, binding).

Advanced

Expertise in using sewing machines and sergers for a range of projects. Mastery of advanced sewing techniques (e.g., quilting, embroidery). Ability to create and modify quilting patterns independently. Proficient in complex quilting techniques (e.g., free-motion quilting, quilt design).