Master Teacher Program

The Master Teacher Program (MTP) was established to give a solid foundation to the needleworker who would like to teach on a local, regional, or national Level. The focus of the program is to give the candidate a strong background in all aspects of teaching from continuing education study, to the development of designs, to the writing of lesson plans and proposals, to the actual teaching of those designs. Through the pairing of a candidate to a proctor, the candidate is supported and guided every step of the way. The candidate then gains the confidence and the skill to stand in front of a classroom to share her/his knowledge and love of needlework with students eager to learn.

Those interested in joining the program should have a good background in technique, be comfortable in designing their own work, and also have some teaching experience in the needlework field. An application must be completed, and once accepted into the program, a candidate must retain membership in ANG with dues current throughout the entire program. The candidate should attend ANG seminars as often as possible and is required to participate in MTP meetings when present at seminar. The submission of needlework (judged or non-judged) for the ANG Seminar Exhibit is required for those who have not attained the Master Level. Upon completion of each level, the candidate is expected to enroll in the next level within a specified time.

The five-year course of study in the Master Teacher Program has three mandatory levels: Journeyman, Fellow, Master. All levels present the opportunity to teach at national seminar.

• Journeyman Level begins with a basic study of color and design and then continues on to creating designs, writing lesson plans, student booklets and proposals.
• Fellow Level concentrates on continuing education, researching teaching methods and developing more advanced projects and proposals.
• Master Level involves independent research in the area of your choosing which then culminates in an advanced project based upon the research.
• Senior Master Level (optional) also involves independent research, study, and teaching at seminar.

The goal of the Master Teacher Program is to produce a well-rounded, knowledgeable teacher who will share her/his love of the Needlearts and impart the best that she/he has to offer. As the acquiring of knowledge should be an ever growing, constant learning experience, the MTP does require the accumulation of continuing education credits for renewal certification..

For further information contact masterteacherprogram@needlepoint.org. To download an application form, click on Universal Application Form for Certification Programs.