MidAtlantic Fiber AssociationMAFA 2023 Workshop Proposal Form - Extended Deadline

Instructor Information

Name:*

First Last

Email:*

Website (be sure to enter the full URL with http://):

Phone:

Cell Phone:

Mailing Address:*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Brief biographical and teaching experience:*

This info will be used in the conference catalog.

Workshop Proposal

All workshops will be single classes, 2 ½ days in length.

Workshop Category:*

Check all that apply

Weaving
Spinning
Dyeing
Felting
Knitting/Crochet
Other, please specify below

Other Workshop Category:*

Title of proposed workshop:*

Brief description of what will be taught (max 150 words):*

This description will be used in the conference catalog and on the website.

Additional comments/explanation of your proposed workshop:

This info will help us review your proposal but may not be published.

Would this proposed workshop lend itself to a virtual presentation?

MAFA is considering offering virtual programs outside the in-person conference.

Yes
Yes, with modifications
No

If Yes, please add any comments about presenting this workshop virtually instead of in-person.

Required level of student expertise:*

Check one

Open to all levels - No experience necessary
Novice - Interested, but lacking in basic skills
Beginner - Some experience with equipment and able to perform basic techniques
Intermediate - Comfortable with equipment, experienced in a variety of techniques, able to plan, draft, and design work
Advanced - Very comfortable with equipment, skilled at a wide variety of techniques, willing to experiment

MINIMUM class size for optimum group experience:*

4
6
8
Any size

MAXIMUM class size for optimum group experience:*

If other, please specify. Minimum is 8. Maximum for weaving is usually 18 due to space constraints for looms.

For Weaving, is this a Round Robin workshop?*

Yes
No

Equipment and Tools

Materials instructor will provide to students:*

(List materials you will provide as part of the workshop)

Equipment and tools students must bring:*

(List specific equipment, tools and other items they are responsible for bringing)

Is there a student materials fee?*

Yes
No

How much is the student materials fee?*

What does the student materials fee cover?*

Will students have to prepare materials or perform tasks before the workshop?*

Yes
No

What are students required to prepare before the workshop?*

Facility Requirements

Do you have any particular space requirements, other than a standard classroom?

Bearing in mind that classroom space is limited, how many 6' tables do you need for yourself, your samples, resources, etc?*

Do you need tables for students? Note, we don't have rooms big enough for looms and lots of tables. Please tell us your ideal situation and what you can get by with.*

(We will provide one-half table for each table loom in weaving classes)

What kind of A/V equipment do you need?*

I need a computer, projector, and screen
I need a projector and screen (i.e. bringing my own laptop)
I need a screen (i.e. bringing my laptop and projector)
I don’t require any computer or A/V support

If you have any other A/V needs, please describe them here:

What type of writing medium do you prefer?*

(We will attempt to provide your preference, but cannot guarantee it.)

Whiteboard
Chalkboard
Easel with paper and markers
No strong preference
None needed

Please select any classroom needs you have:*

(Check all that apply)

Access to water
Hot water
Electrical outlets for students
Additional ventilation
None of these needed

Please describe any additional equipment you need from us or our facility to conduct your workshop successfully (and/or elaborate on any of the above answers):

Digital Images

Please attach and upload two digital images and label each with instructor’s last name and either "headshot" or the short workshop description, (e.g.) Smith_headshot, Smith_BeginningWeaving.

If you are not able to attach your photos, please email them to education@mafafiber.org, with your last name and workshop name in the subject.

Your proposal will not be reviewed without photos.

Headshot

Upload a headshot or similar, 1080px x 1080px, jpeg format, labeled (e.g.) Lastname_headshot

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Workshop Image

Attach at an image that illustrates what students will learn in your workshop, labeled (e.g.) Lastname_ShortWorkshopName

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Check Here If Images Will Be Emailed

Email files as .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .pdf to education@mafafiber.org.

I will email my headshot and workshop image.

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If you do not receive an email confirmation and copy of your proposal, please email education@mafafiber.org.

MAFA 2023 Workshop Proposal Form – Extended Deadline

Submit one complete form for each workshop proposed

Instructor Information

Workshop Proposal

Equipment and Tools

Facility Requirements

Digital Images