SAQG Accredited Quilt Teachers are those quilt teachers who have successfully completed a one-year correspondence accreditation course.
SAQG Recommended Quilt Teachers are those current quilt teachers who have been acknowledged as being excellent teachers with a solid record of experience.
SAQG Specialist Quilt Teachers are those who are recognized for their unique specialization in a particular aspect of quilting, such as machine quilting, thread painting or teaching children.
Accredited, Recommended and Specialist Quilt Teachers are eligible to apply to teach at the National Quilt Festivals.
SAQG Quilt Teacher Accreditation Course
The SAQG Quilt Teacher Accreditation Course commences in February 2018 and is a correspondence course studied over 12 months that finishes in February 2019. Subjects covered are Quilt Teaching Theory, Quilt History, Quilting Techniques and Terminology, Copyright and Contracts and Practical skills and Tasks. A high standard of work is expected and quilters with experience in teaching quilting or who wish to do so should apply. On successful completion of the course students are granted SAQG Quilt Teacher Accreditation. For more information contact the course co-ordinator Jenny Hermans (jenny@renehermans.co.za)
