Maggie has the right idea. Teaching at JoAnns can be more work than it's worth. They have "corporate quidelines" for classes and aren't all that "helpful" to instructors. I think their class fees are a bit high, also. Since they have "the only game in town" in many citys, who's gonna make them change their rules?

I think people would be more interested in learning to quilt than in the age of the teacher. I say go for it.

By what you have posted (pix) you really do good work and understand the creative possibilities of quilting. Age doesn't matter, love of the craft and patience with slow learners, does. Sounds like Joann's has a lot of restrictions...maybe that is why no one wants to teach there. Most of us learned from others and surely are not "certified". If you don't mind going through all that, then you sound like a good candidate to pass on the craft. Good luck!

I learned how to machine quilt at a class I took at Hancocks. We used Alex Anderson's beginning quilt book and made the rail fence quilt. When the class was done, the instructor asked me if I would be interested teaching a class on how to make that quilt. I thought she was nuts, it was my first quilt, but I think I would have been fine and wish I had given it a try.

The quilts you have made are beautiful! Is there a LQS in your area? If so you can check on the classes they offer and what they are charging for them. If you decide to do this let us know what kind of a cut Joann's takes. I used to work for a LQS and the instructors asked the quilters to support the store where they were taking their lessens. Remember everything is negotiable and Joann's will be making money on the supplies quilters will need for your class. I remember that some quilters were a bit hesitant to join a class when they had to buy a book along with material for the quilt but others were OK with it - just a little something to keep in mind.

Our lqs is a good store but, doesn't have good lighting *in my opinion* for learning or teaching. I might ask around and see if a local church or library would be better. I hadn't realized JoAnns would be so complicated!

Suggest you get "Teaching Basic Quilt Making" from The National Quilting Association.

It is difficult to answer your question honestly because I don't know your work. Have you had classes or are you self taught. Did you follow books or check tuts on the web. What will you use for a text. How did you finish the quilts you posted above. How ready technically are you? Having been teaching for only a year is a very short time. However, much learning and expertise can be gained in short periods of time. I will be glad to chat privately with you if you should be interested. If so send a PM.
There are many considerations.

[quote=Holice]Suggest you get "Teaching Basic Quilt Making" from The National Quilting Association.

A most excellent suggestion! However, when I went into the online store at NQA, they were not offering it for sale. It was listed, along with 2 other publications, on their home page, but only the book on how to judge a quilt is being offered in their store.

Anytime you get involved with a corporate entity...there are rules, regulations and restrictions. Their lawyer have set the legal guidelines. No surprise .

sandy

All great suggestions, but before you get too far ahead of thinking what you would teach, etc. the suggestion regarding calling JoAnn Fabrics and seeing what is actually required of you is the best starting point. Then you would know if 1. they thought you were qualified and 2. you wanted to jump into their corporate structure. Good luck and keep us posted.