Teach with ISGB Online Education
Share Your Skills. Reach Students Worldwide.
The International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) offers our online education platform to help promote and support instructors worldwide.
ISGB provides the platform, marketing, and support so you can focus on teaching.
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Why Teach with ISGB?
We Handle the Logistics
✓ ISGB promotes your workshop
✓ ISGB covers platform, marketing, and credit card fees
✓ Direct links to your website and social media
✓ Technical and pricing support available
You Keep Control
✓ Set your own pricing
✓ Choose your workshop length and format
✓ Maintain ownership of all course materials
✓ Teach in your own style
Earn While You Teach
✓ 75% of the ISGB member price paid directly to instructors
✓ Quarterly payments available for On-Demand courses
How it Works
ALL New Workshops Launch with Option to Relaunch in 6 months
A scheduled course launch creates excitement and encourages students to learn together.
Includes:
- Public marketing campaign
- Registration opening and closing dates
- Unlimited student access
- Open to members and non-members
- Student discussion and Q&A within lessons
- Optional dedicated Facebook group
- Live Zoom session 4–6 weeks after launch
- Option to relaunch approximately six months later
Instructor Compensation
75% of the ISGB member registration price paid following the Zoom session.
ON Demand Release
(option to be included in our on demand library after 1 year from launch date)
Build a course once and allow students to enroll year-round.
Includes:
- Rolling enrollment
- Unlimited student access
- Open to members and non-members
- Built-in lesson discussions and Q&A
- Optional Zoom session
- Quarterly instructor payments
Instructor Compensation
75% of the ISGB member registration price paid quarterly.
How to Get Started
Step 1: Submit an Instructor Interest Form
Tell us about yourself, your teaching experience, and your workshop idea.
Step 2: Workshop Review
Our Education Team will review your proposal and contact you for additional information.
Step 3: Build Your Course
Once approved, you'll receive a timeline and guidance for preparing your content.
Creating Your Workshop
Course Information Needed
When your workshop is accepted, we'll ask for:
- Course title
- Instructor name
- Skill level
- Workshop price
- Course length
- Learning objectives
- Materials and supply list
- Information about optional kits
Course Structure
Sections
Organize your course into major topics.
Lessons
Break topics into individual lessons.
Recommended lesson length: 15–30 minutes
Each lesson should clearly outline:
- Techniques covered
- Demonstrations included
- Learning outcomes
Photos
Include images throughout your course to help students visualize techniques and finished work.
Creating Great Online Content
Think about your online workshop the same way you would teach a live class.
A successful course typically includes:
- Introduction and instructor welcome
- Materials overview
- Safety information
- Demonstrations
- Step-by-step instruction
- Practice exercises
- Troubleshooting guidance
- Final review and project showcase
If you're unsure about pricing or course length, the ISGB Education Team is happy to help.
Video Guidelines
Best Practices
- Keep videos focused and easy to follow
- Use consistent file names and numbering
- Show finished examples throughout the course
- Include close-up torch demonstrations when possible
- Introduce yourself and your work
- Include PDFs and supplemental resources
Video Specifications
- MP4 or MOV format
- HD 1080p
- Landscape orientation
- Closed captions recommended
Screen Recording
Need to record your screen?
A free option for both Mac and PC:
Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder
Closed Captions
Closed captions are saved as .SRT files.
If your editing software doesn't create captions, you can upload videos privately to YouTube and export the caption file.
PDF Guidelines
Students appreciate downloadable reference materials.
Consider including:
- Course introduction
- Class schedule and structure
- Materials list
- Supplier links
- Step-by-step photo guides
- Troubleshooting tips
Use clear naming conventions and high-quality close-up images.
Continue Improving Your Course
As students work through your workshop, they'll ask questions and encounter challenges.
You can continue adding:
- FAQ sections
- Troubleshooting guides
- Additional demonstrations
- Supplemental videos
Your course can grow and improve based on student feedback.
Ready to Teach?
Help inspire the next generation of glass artists while sharing your expertise with a worldwide audience.
Questions?
Contact Karyn Sweezy at operations@isgb.org