TEACHING YOUR PASSION™
Teaching Your Passion™ includes everything I wish I’d known when I started teaching nationwide and online, plus everything I've learned in the process.
I’ve loaded up 15 modules chock full of everything from pitching ideas to getting hired to managing your events in person and online. I also teach you how to make videos and graphics to promote your courses and take the mystery out of both travel teaching and online teaching.
After years of teaching nationwide and online, it's my pleasure to share this and save you hours and hours trying to figure it all out.
You’ll learn how to teach live and online in this content-rich class!
It's your time to shine!
Time to Pitch, Plan, and Prosper when Teaching Your Passion™ to others!
Let me save you tons of time. I've put all the info I wish I had known when I started teaching seven years ago into one course that is chock-full of value.
I've taught in small stores and at nationwide retail chains, at mega conventions and at cozy intimate art retreats, as well as online. Over 5,000 students are enrolled in my course with online education platform BluPrint (formerly Craftsy.com)
Let me share what I know with you!
Fifteen detailed modules that cover every aspect of getting hired and successfully teaching. Detailed lessons on all the topics listed below.
General Advice
Creating and Polishing Your Online Presence
Finding Teaching Opportunities
Evaluating Teaching Opportunities
Content, Customers and Samples
Class Duration, Timing and Logistics
Pricing
Pitching
What to Include in Your Contract
Getting Hired
Creating Promotional Materials: How to Create Videos & Graphics
Promoting the Class
Detailed Planning and Preparation
Transporting Supplies
Travel Teaching
Day of Event ~ Live Classes
Classroom Management
Teaching Online
Post-Event Tasks
The course is hosted on Thinkific, an easy-to-navigate password-protected platform that hosts online courses.
Your course materials include: Printed lessons, Videos, Checklists, Scripts, Calendars, and Action Sheets.
You will have access to all the materials at once.
Watch them whenever you like, wherever you like, as many times as you like.
You can even download them to your own computer if you prefer to watch offline.
FIFTEEN IN-DEPTH MODULES COVER ALL OF THIS:
How to Identify, Differentiate, and Evaluate Live Teaching Opportunities ~ All About Online Teaching ~ Establishing your Authority ~ Creating Great Content ~ Pitching: How, What, When (with my exact scripts!) ~ What to Include in a Teaching Contract ~ Logistics ~ Classroom management ~ Travel teaching norms ~ Competitive compensation ~ Pricing your class ~What to Include in your Contract ~ How to Create Video ~ How to Create Graphics ~ Social Media Methods of Promotion ~ Transporting supplies ~ Travel Advice ~ Classroom Management ~ Self-Hosted Events ~ Post-Event Tasks
I'm Marjie Kemper, a New York-based artist, instructor, and solopreneur.
I've been teaching live and online for seven years. I've taught in small independently owned shops and in large retail stores, at major tradeshows and conferences, and at intimate week-long art retreats.
I'm also an instructor with Craftsy.com (now BluPrint) and have over 5,000 students in my course on that platform.
I can't wait to share my experience with you and help you get started!
Imagine teaching YOUR passion to students all around the country, and the world.
As a teacher, you'll have the opportunity to:
Who is this course right for?
Teaching Your Passion™ is for you if...
On the other hand...
Teaching Your Passion™ is NOT for you if...
Since you made it this far, I am assuming the latter isn't true. You just need some help from someone who's done it before. I've got your back and I'll be happy to share all I know about teaching both live and online.
"Marjie has inspired me to go forward with teaching. I have not been so motivated in several years! This class was full of information, and process. I learned what I need and what can be shelved. The class was incredible and for once I feel empowered. I wish I could bring Marjie home to live in my studio."
- Mary Ellen Maney
Oxbridge, Massachusetts
"Taking this class is a must if you plan on teaching your craft. Marjie gives you the best instructions. She really helps you put everything into perspective. Instructional materials are awesome! This class went above and beyond my expectations."
- Angela Huggins
Jersey City, New Jersey
"I really enjoyed this wonderful course! Marjie’s manner is upbeat, encouraging, supportive, and inclusive. I benefited from her vast experience. The interaction with Marjie and other students allowed us to share what had worked for us and what we needed help with. And Marjie was able to answer our specific questions and share ideas related to our fields of interest, which will, I am sure, make our teaching better. She made new techniques seem easy, something very valuable to me! The course comes with lots of helpful hints, tips and checklists, so after the class is over there is a wonderful body of PDFs to refer back to."
- Marilee McKelvey
Brewster, Massachusetts
"There is so much good information presented in an easy format that will help you think about presenting yourself in a professional manner. Perhaps that best part of the course is Marjie’s dedication, her availability is great! She is in touch; live, reacting to posts, comments and questions all the time. I found the course to be highly informative and inspiring and I enjoyed seeing how she has put strategies in action over time.
Marjie’s thoroughness in creating step by step lesson plans will bring your attention to many details that together create a complete professional experience for your students. The course is an excellent tool that will help you work through details of creating an online presence, creating courses and then contacting venues and building your online presence."
- Leah Bruton
Astoria, New York
"I have successfully and with less stress taught my first 3-hour live class, all thanks to Marjie Kemper's Teaching Your Passion™ course!
Marjie has thought of everything in this very extensive and thorough class. She's broken everything down to bite-size nuggets of knowledge so you never feel overwhelmed."
- Carole Monahan
Stamford, Connecticut
"I would highly recommend this in-depth course to anyone considering getting into teaching in the creative industry. All aspects of teaching are covered in this easy to follow course.
Even if you are a seasoned teacher like myself, there were so many tips and angles to approach situations I was happy to learn and add to my war chest of knowledge.
I have been virtually creating alongside my good friend Marjie for years and jumped at the chance to learn from her extensive knowledge she shares."
- Nicole Wright
Canada
"Marjie simplified social media and how to use all the various platforms easily. This class gave me the tools I need to grow my art instruction business quickly and easily."
- Karlene Schoonover
Denton, Texas
"Having a business class designed for artists is amazing. This might be the most helpful class I have ever taken. I see a use for everything Marjie has given us."
- Annette Ballard
Victor, Idaho
"I really enjoyed this class! Marjie’s honesty really spoke to me. There were so many social media tips. I can teach online and not be a ‘social’ butterfly. Online is the way to go for me along with a bit of local teaching."
- Linda Naprstek
Hope, New Jersey
How long will I have access to the class? You'll have lifetime access.
Do I have to tune in at a specific time, or can I work at my own pace? You can work at your own pace. You will always have access to the materials and can revisit them whenever you like.
Can I download the videos? Yes! They are yours to watch anyway you like.
I have another question. How can I reach you? Email me with TYP in the subject line.
I extend a KIVA loan to a female entrepreneur for every class Teaching Your Passion™ purchased. KIVA is one of my favorite charities.
So far we have supported multiple female entrepreneurs in Cambodia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Samoa, USA, and Vietnam!
KIVA a 501(c)3 U.S. nonprofit that manages small loans in the amount of $25 and up. The entire amount of the loan goes to the intended recipient. They cover operating costs through optional donations, separate from the loans.
After the loans are repaid (they have a nearly 97% repayment rate!) the hope is that you will loan the amount again, to another individual or group.
P.S. Thanks for making it this far! I hope we can work together to help you launch or expand your teaching career.