MidAtlantic Fiber AssociationTeach Online - MidAtlantic Fiber Association

We particularly want to find new-to-MAFA and more diverse speakers and instructors, as well as topics that don’t quite work in the in-person conference’s 2-1/2 day single-class intensive format.
We will host one or two virtual events per month, in weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, surface design, and other fiber-related practices.
Programs may include lectures, classes, and workshops, which can range from lectures with Q&A, to 2-hour demos or hands-on classes, up to multiple 2-hour sessions spread out over days or weeks for more complex topics.
We will use Lessonface to manage registration and host the Zoom meetings and recordings.
All classes will be recorded and available to students for 30 days after class concludes.

Looking for the short form to propose a lecture? CLICK HERE.

Questions? Need more info? Email virtual@mafafiber.org.

Virtual Workshop Proposal Form

Please submit a separate form for each class/lecture proposed.

Instructor Information
Name:*
First Last
Email:*
Website:
Other Social Media Site, ID, or hashtag:
Phone:*
Best number for us to reach you about your workshop
Cell Phone:
Mailing Address:*
For mailing payment

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Brief biographical and teaching experience (max 150 words)*
This will be posted on the website with the class description
Is there any other information about your practice or teaching experience we should know?
Class Information
Please provide details on a separate form for each class you propose
Title of Class/Lecture:*
The session is a:*
- 60- 90 Minute Lecture
- 2-Hour Class or Presentation
- 4-Hour Class (two 2-hour sessions)
- 6-Hour Class (two 3-hour or three 2-hour sessions)
- 8-Hour Class (four 2-hour sessions)
For 4-Hour Classes, do you prefer your sessions be:
Check all that apply
- Sessions on the same day, e.g. morning and afternoon
- Sessions on consecutive days, e.g. Saturday and Sunday
- Sessions a week or more apart to allow students to work between sessions
For 6-Hour Classes, do you prefer your sessions be:
Check all that apply
- Sessions on the same day, e.g. morning and afternoon
- Sessions on consecutive days, e.g. Saturday and Sunday
- Sessions a week or more apart to allow students to work between sessions
For 8-Hour Classes, do you prefer your sessions be:
- Sessions morning and afternoon on consecutive days, e.g. Saturday and Sunday
- Sessions a week or more apart to allow students to work between sessions
Fiber Art Category:*
Check all that apply
- Weaving
- Spinning and Fiber Prep
- Dyeing
- Felting
- Surface Embellishment, Embroidery, Sewing
- Other, please specify below
Other Category:*
Brief description of what will be taught or demonstrated (max 150 words):*
This description will be used in the class listing on the website.
Additional comments/explanation of your class/lecture:
This info will help us understand your session and may be included on the workshop detail page.
Required level of student expertise:*
Check one
- Open to all levels – No experience necessary
- 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
MAXIMUM class size:*
If “Other”, please specify.
- 15
- 20
- 25
- No limit
If this is a virtual "round robin" or students will share their work after class, how do you propose to handle sample or photos distribution to class members?
- Facebook group
- Google Drive or Photos
- Dropbox
- Slack or Discord
- Other, please describe below
Other photo/sample sharing:
Student Materials, Equipment and Tools
Are materials or equipment needed for your session?*
- Yes
- No
Student equipment, materials, and tools needed:*
Will you provide a handout?*
Handouts in PDF format will be uploaded to the event website for students to access.
- Yes
- No
Do you have a materials kit for student purchase?*
- Yes
- No
Provide details of what is included in the kit, the approximate cost to students including shipping, and how to order:*
We will include information about materials kits in the class description and students will be responsible to make arrangements directly with instructors to purchase them.
We recommend a cut off date for kit orders about two weeks before the class to allow time for shipping.
Provide as much info as you have now, and we can firm up details if your proposal is accepted.
Will students have to prepare materials or perform tasks before the workshop?*
- Yes
- No
What are students required to prepare before the workshop?*
Provide “Homework” instructions here.
Zoom Format
For classes, do you prefer your class be interactive or lecture-style with Q&A?*
Interactive is a regular Zoom meeting. Lecture-style is a Zoom webinar with chat and Q&A, but no participant video/audio.
- Interactive: Zoom meeting-style
- Lecture: webinar-style
Do you need a volunteer moderator to assist with your class?*
Volunteer moderators can monitor questions in chat while you present and help with spotlighting.
- Yes, I would like a moderator
- No, I will manage my class myself
Permission to share recording:*
We will share the recording(s) of your class with paid students in that class for 30 days after the end of class. Do you grant MAFA permission to share the recording(s) of your class? If you wish to share for a different time period, please check “Other” and specify the time.
- Yes
- No
Other Info
Please note any additional comments, questions, or support you need from us to conduct your class successfully:
Digital Images
Please upload digital images to illustrate your class topic and a headshot we can include with your bio.

Label each image with your last name and either “headshot” or the short workshop description, (e.g.) Smith_headshot, Smith_BeginningWeaving.

For large images, if you are not able to attach your photos, please email them to virtual@mafafiber.org, with your last name and workshop name in the subject.
Headshot
Upload a headshot or similar, 1080px x 1080px, jpeg or png, labeled (e.g.) Lastname_headshot
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Workshop Image(s)
Attach at least one image that illustrates what students will learn in your workshop, jpeg or png, labeled (e.g.) Lastname_ShortWorkshopName
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.
Remember to click SUBMIT, and be sure to wait for a confirmation message before navigating away from this page! If you do not see a confirmation message, scroll up through your proposal to see if you have any missing fields.

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

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Teach Online

Looking for the short form to propose a lecture? CLICK HERE.

Questions? Need more info? Email virtual@mafafiber.org.

Virtual Workshop Proposal Form

Instructor Information

Class Information

Student Materials, Equipment and Tools

Zoom Format

Other Info

Digital Images