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     From the desk of Geraldine Jozefiak

    Dear Fellow Teacher

   Aren't you just fed up with how long it takes to prepare craft classes?

   The Session plan bit is crucial to those of you who need to have these things. 
   Even if you aren't expected to have them. The 10 Session Plans (1 for each project)
   are a brilliant feature as they have all the essential info together on one page:

  Spending time to fill this in, before you begin your projects, helps you to talk about
  and record exactly what your learners need and want. 

   The Stepping Through Sheets give your learners a chance to say what they feel
   about what they do at each session.  Much like an individual daily log, there are
   sections in which to record feelings, achievements and success, however small.

   I always use them in my own teaching. Being encouraged to think about what they
   have done really does build confidence.  These kind of Stepping Through sheets
   are now used in lots of places to log individual progress. They will help you with that
   process.

   Each of the 10 projects has a  Project Checklist. 

   I recommend that you sit with your individual learners and talk about the best way to
   work through the 10 projects.

   For instance they may like to start with the 2nd project in the book, whilst you may
   feel they would be better starting with the 1st,  gaining some skills and confidence. 

  The Project Checklists will help you to work out the best choice for each learner.
  And because you haven't got to worry about researching projects, doing lesson
  plans  or even putting checklists together, you can just start straight away.

   Each manual has 10 projects on a selected theme.  We currently have 2 titles:

• Metal work and pewterwork
• Christmas Crafts

      Click on each of the projects to see the a finished sample.

1. Painted foil bauble
2. Tin cracker ends
3. Oasis dish arrangement
4. Wired ribbon rose gift
5. Fabric photo frame
6. Red Tricel cracker
7. Coat hanger decoration
8. Hanging fabric bells
9. Glass painted card
10. Squeezy bottle cracker
    
    

1. Embossed foil card               
   
2. Embossed foil star
3. Painted terracotta pot with stamped motif
4. Punchwork decorations
5. Embossed foil photo frame
6. Pewter place name
7. Pewter card
8. Pewter brooch/key ring
9. Cloisonne coaster
10. Cloisonne notepad

   The projects have been carefully selected to give you a range of craft ideas that
   become more and more challenging.  So Project 1 is likely to be easier than project
  10, for example.

    Each of the projects is fully explained, in clear step-by-step instructions and broken  
   down into 4 separate sections:

• Introductory paragraph
• What you need + photograph + no of stages
• Separate numbered section instructions
• What next

   The top paragraph really gives you the gist of the project and what to expect.  It's
   always important to introduce the project, and this bit may give you some ideas on
   how to adapt it, or even share it with your class.

   I've kept the paragraph to a few lines as in most cases, you'll make the decision on
    what to do by looking at the photograph.

   Most of the 'what you need' things you will find round and about you.  Some
   specialist  materials are necessary, but I let you know what you can use instead.
  And the photograph gives you an idea of what the finished project will look like.

   The separate sections break down the steps
into bite-sized chunks.

   I always feel, when teaching, that giving too much info at once is confusing.  It's the
   same when reading and trying to understand instructions.

   I've broken down the steps to make it  easier for you follow. It also gives you natural  
   breaks as you work, so that there are some logical places that you might stop.
   And  you don't have to work out where that is!

   Just finish at the end of any suitable section.

How's that for planning!

    For instance, if time is short, work through  to a certain stage, and come back to it
    another time.

    At the top of each of these sections there is a line that tells you the number of stages.
    The project then has three separate numbered sections detailing all the things you
    have to do.

    And finally, What Next.  Most places that offer educational activities these days
    are expected to, or at the least, encouraged to find ways to help learners to
    progress.

    For instance, if you were working a metal foil project, this section might give ideas
    for using other materials and tools. It might offer suggestions on different coloured
    foils to use, or  bases that might be interesting (such as plaques, frames etc). 

    With all this packed into one ring binder, imagine how it would help you with
    your planning?

    No more minimal instructions.  No more worry over 'what step did they miss out?'

    It's been written, proof read, and taught, by me, so I know this manual works.  And,
    there's not just one subject, but two to choose from.

    So when you decide to purchase one you'll know  there's more!  That was you'll
    already be familiar with the layout and how to use it.

     Why do I say that? 

    Well as a teacher  I understand that using new material can be scary.  You're
    probably  thinking about the time it will take to become familiar with a new layout.
    But think of  this. ....

   Having the same consistent  style really will save you time. 

   You'll be confident  finding your way around the different sections, and confident in
  using the instructions.

   So a recap....

   Each craft manual has 5 sections on one craft subject including

•  Notes
• 1 scheme of work - programme outline
  
• 10 Lesson plans
• Checkling learning forms including Stepping Stones chart, progress forms and Stepping Through logs
  
• 10 Project  Checklists
• 10 Projects feauring an introductory paragraph, colour photograph and 3
   sections on what you need, what you do and what next
  
•  Designs, templates and line drawings as appropriate for each project.

    I've always been disappointed when the templates or patterns included aren't the
    right size.  It's another thing to have to 'do'.  Well, rest assured, the designs and
    templates are done to size so that they match the project they were drawn for!

   How novel: - to actually get designs that don't require re-sizing to 55%!  I was never
   very good with percentages or photocopiers anyway.

   So because I didn't like having to do it, I thought you'd wouldn't either.  Simple idea,
   but a real help when you've got so many other things to think about.  Take a look at
   some of the brooch Brooch designs in the Metal Foil  manual.

  Now,  both the planning, and the teaching is easy.

 Imagine having all that time-consuming stuff
 taken care off. You can get on with delivering
great craft classes where everyone's a winner!

    Yes I know there are two-a-penny craft projects out there on the internet, but can you
    use them to build a series of craft sessions?  If you're looking to write a craft activity
    programme then single individual projects just aren't going to do it for you. 

    You need  something more structured, something very practical, but based on sound
    teaching styles.  Something that's been proven to work time and time again. And,
    best of all, written by a teacher who knows the problems you are having, and the
    stress you are under.

Hey presto! Here's the solution.  

   So what might you expect to pay for all these answers that come from 15 years of
   teaching experience, and vast quantities of tools, materials and project practices?

   What would it cost you to go on a week's course where you could learn enough
   about the subject to deliver it confidently and with an understanding of learning and
   teaching methods, human psychology and people skills.  £1200 perhaps, £800 or
   even £450 for a one day crash course!

   Well I don't want you to part with £800 or even £500, even though you are getting
   enough material to help you to deliver over 20 teaching hours of projects. Think of
   having a supply teacher in with their expert knowledge - at an average of £30 per
   hour that would be £600. 

    No, I'm asking £129.00  +post and packing.  And the bonus is that you get a manual
    of practically timeless information. 

    Stuff that you can use over and over again and share with colleagues - within the
    same single school/institution (check with us for details of multi use).  Think how
    invaluable that will be!

   Striding (instead of trudging) in on Monday morning for your
coffee in the staff room without the fear of more prep. time!

      Decide now to order your copy, and I'll also give you some bonus extras.  Now
      maybe that's being too generous but I figured that letting you have some of my
      other goodies  would give you a bigger picture of the help that I can offer you. 

     So here's what I'll throw in as a thank you:

• Free Bonus#1 A pdf report "Winning at Classroom Crafts.  Drawn from 15
  years experience of teaching crafts, you'll get valuable information on how best
  to prepare, demonstrate and teach crafts to your group of learners.

• Free Bonus#2  A 50 page document featuring how each project is mapped to the Adult Core Curriculum (Numeracy and Literacy) in the U.K.  Use this information to help you with your session planning.

• Free Bonus#3  This will be  different for each manual. The Foil Manual
  comes with an extra 'Foil Tags' double page project and Christmas Crafts
  with a double page 'Organza Card' Project.

    The value of these extras is over £40.00 but they are yours Free with your order .   

    So order now to tell me which of the two manuals: Christmas crafts or Metal foil and
    pewterwork you would like with you as you teach.

   Remember that the manuals are designed for single sites only.  If you want to use
   them in additional places, please contact me for details of our multi-site licences.

   I really do think I've put together a winning package for you. 

   Why not judge for yourself.

   If you're not entirely happy with what you see, send it back to me and I'll give you a
   refund.  So there's no risk, except that of passing up on a fabulous craft teaching
   offer.

   All I can say is "where was this when I needed it"!

  Order your copy  right now and  start planning your free time instead of those
  lessons....

  Geraldine Jozefiak
   The Craft Teacher