A Guide to Crafting Engaging and Aligned Online Courses with Shannon Boyer
Today, we’re diving into one of the biggest challenges creative educators face when bringing their teaching online—how to create a course that is structured, engaging, and actually works for students. If you’ve ever struggled with organizing your lessons, figuring out how much content to include, or keeping students engaged from start to finish, then today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by Shannon Boyer, an expert in curriculum development and online course creation, who helps creative educators take their knowledge and turn it into a well-structured, engaging, and effective learning experience. While I focus on helping you get comfortable with the tech side of online teaching, Shannon’s specialty is what happens inside the course—how to make sure your students not only learn, but love the experience and keep coming back for more.Let's Connect! Join The Academy for Virtual Teaching Instagram Facebook >> Register for the FREE webinar: Make an Effective Promotional Video in 3 Easy Steps! You will learn how to get conversions with authentic connections instead of pushy sales!
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Turning Your Creativity into an Evergreen Income: A Guide to On-Demand Courses
I know that you are a creative, an artist, a quilter, a crafter, somebody who makes things and loves what you do so much that you can't help but teach. So what if you didn’t have to be limited by geography or other circumstances? What if you didn’t have to trade hours for dollars? Enter on demand courses! On-demand courses allow us to share our gifts with students worldwide while creating a more sustainable income model. In this episode of Creatives on Camera, I'll walk you through different course structures, how much interaction you might want to have with students, and the best ways to get started. Whether you're just thinking about it or ready to launch, I’ve got plenty of tips to help you along the way!Let's Connect! Join The Academy for Virtual Teaching Instagram Facebook >> Register for the FREE webinar: Make an Effective Promotional Video in 3 Easy Steps! You will learn how to get conversions with authentic connections instead of pushy sales!
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How to Create Successful On-Demand Education with the Quilter on Fire, Brandy Maslowski
I’m talking with someone who is truly on fire in the quilting world—Brandy Maslowski, the Quilter on Fire! Brandy’s journey into virtual teaching started in 2020, when she quickly pivoted to live Zoom workshops after all of her in-person events were canceled. Since then, her career has absolutely taken off, with new opportunities to appear on TV shows, a thriving podcast, and more. Brandy’s passion for teaching and creating engaging online experiences shines through in everything she does. When you listen in, you’ll learn how to create successful, profitable on-demand courses that you love as much as your students do. If you’ve been thinking about offering virtual workshops or taking your video teaching to the next level, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. So grab your favorite cup of tea and join the conversation!Let's Connect! Join The Academy for Virtual Teaching Instagram Facebook >> Register for the FREE webinar: Make an Effective Promotional Video in 3 Easy Steps! You will learn how to get conversions with authentic connections instead of pushy sales!
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Turn Your Skills into Professional Courses with Creative Spark
If you've ever thought about working with a company to help market and sell your online craft workshops, then you are going to love today's guests. In this episode—I'm joined by Amy Barrett-Daffin, the head of C&T Publishing, and Sophie Scardaci, who runs Creative Spark, C&T's online learning platform. They are two of the most knowledgeable and generous business leaders in the craft and quilting world and they've built a platform that not only supports educators, but amplifies their reach and impact. In this episode, we're covering everything from how Creative Spark works with educators to turn their skills into professional courses to the different ways AI is changing the game for course creators. This interview provides a comprehensive roadmap for creative educators looking to expand their teaching online while maximizing their revenue potential. By leveraging C&T’s expertise, strategic marketing, and growing online community, instructors can take their teaching businesses to new heights.Let's Connect! Join The Academy for Virtual Teaching Instagram Facebook >> Register for the FREE webinar: Make an Effective Promotional Video in 3 Easy Steps! You will learn how to get conversions with authentic connections instead of pushy sales!
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Owning Your Art: Contracts, Copyrights, and Creative Control with Sam Hunter
Sam Hunter is not only an incredible quilt pattern designer and educator, but also a fierce advocate for creative entrepreneurs, fair pricing, and owning your work. I’m thrilled to welcome her on the show today. As the founder of The Revolutionary Craft Business Podcast, where she dives into the real challenges of the craft industry and shares practical advice for makers who want to build sustainable businesses. She’s a podcast veteran and has so many great things to share. When you tune in, you will hear many of the common challenges owning a business and how to move through them in order to build it up from a hobby to your full time income. Sam is full of wisdom, wit, and straight-up truth bombs, and she’s not afraid to tell it like it is when it comes to the realities of making a living in the craft industry. Whether you’re just starting out with video or looking to level up your online teaching, you are going to get so much value from this conversation.Let's Connect! Join The Academy for Virtual Teaching Instagram Facebook >> Register for the FREE webinar: Make an Effective Promotional Video in 3 Easy Steps! You will learn how to get conversions with authentic connections instead of pushy sales!
About Creatives on Camera: Using Video to Teach, Sell and Inspire Online
Creatives on Camera is your guide to mastering video as a simple, effective tool for engaging and educating your creative community. Whether you teach quilting, crafting, or art workshops online, design patterns, or sell supplies, this podcast shows you how to create video tutorials and marketing content without complicated setups or wasted time. Learn easy, time-saving strategies to connect with your audience, grow your business, and expand your reach—all while staying focused on your passion.
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