Teaching is an excellent way for people interested in jewellery-making to perfect their skills. If you love making jewellery and you feel there are some tricks and tips you have mastered over time, you should consider becoming a teacher for people who want to learn. Here is a guide on how to get started in jewellery making.
Teach What You Know Best
Do some self-analysis to find out what area of jewellery you are perfect at. If you feel your strength is in wire wrapping, teach that. If you get a lot of compliments on your stringing techniques, you should consider teaching that. Do not attempt to teach something you are not good at, as you will come off as disorganised and unreliable.
Define Your Audience
Before you start teaching, you should define to who you will dedicate your time. Are you looking to teach children who are interested in jewellery and other forms of crafts? Maybe you would enjoy giving practical skills to elderly people who are struggling with health conditions. It could also be that you are teaching as a way of making money and are looking for students who want to explore jewellery making as an economic venture. Whichever the case, define your audience
Choose the Right Location
Teaching jewellery making requires you to have a good location with enough space and light. It is essential to have great lighting if you are going to be cutting things and using sharp objects. You do not want injuries to happen as you are teaching. Once you have settled on what you want to teach and where you will be teaching, you should then start the process of getting accreditation to do so. From there on, work on your marketing and advertising and your classes will soon fill up with people who want to learn how to make jewellery.