The Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) offers a year-round online education program. Founded in 1994, the CGOA provides education and networking opportunities and sets a national standard for the quality, art and skill of crochet. We seek knowledgeable instructors who can teach a range of live, virtual classes geared for the enthusiastic emerging crocheter, the experienced master crocheter and every crocheter in between.
5 reasons to teach for CGOA
- Enhance your reputation as a fiber artist by aligning with a national nonprofit crochet organization.
- Get paid to teach. The more students who register for your class, the more you will earn.
- Increase your exposure to a wider audience of crocheters.
- Receive class administrative support from CGOA.
- Retain the rights to your own creative property.
What we’re looking for
We'd like technique and project classes, as well as classes suited to a variety of skill levels and professional development. We are interested in offering a variety of class lengths, from single 1–2-hour classes to longer multi-session classes with homework, skill building or project progress between each session. Instructors must be comfortable using Zoom video software to teach.
We are not seeking submissions for classes that teach non-crocheters how to crochet.
Tips for strong class proposals
- The class title and description should be thorough and engaging.
- Good-quality promotional photos are key. They will help us market your class, tell your story, and introduce you to a wider audience.
- Include information about your background as a fiber artist and as a teacher.
- Explain your social media presence and how you intend to help promote your class to potential students.
- Do not use or make reference to any trademarked or copyrighted material in your class unless you own the trademark/copyright or have a license to do so.
Chosen class proposals
Instructors of accepted class proposals will be contacted in order to select dates, times and sign a contract.
Rolling submissions, seasonality and continued review
The class proposal application is OPEN. Applications are processed based on the date received. While applications are generally reviewed on a quarterly basis, they are also reviewed on an ongoing basis as needed.