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The National Academy of Needlearts Teachers’ Certification Program is a three year program addressing all aspects of embroidery instruction including the development of teaching and presentation skills, study in design and color, and development of supplemental materials that enhance and support the successful teaching of needleart. The program is suited to either the novice or the experienced teacher of the needlearts who wishes to develop, improve and/or refine her/his instructional skills.

The candidate may select one of two avenues:

  • Original Design: Candidates design and develop classes in their chosen medium, and design a portfolio of original teaching pieces.
  • Non-Original Design: The candidate, with permission, develops classes when teaching others’ designs, charted designs, painted canvases, etc.

Full certification includes attendance at the Teachers’ Educational Workshop held in conjunction each year prior to the NAN Assembly for Embroiderers. Book critiques, color and design notebooks, hands-on teaching presentations, and display of the candidate’s embroidered work at The Exemplary complete the certification process.

Mad Hatter Etui, designed and stitched by Diane Clark as part of NAN's Teachers' Certification requirements.

Teachers’ Certification Master Level is for certified teachers who wish to expand their education by attending color and/or design and judging classes, and by designing an intermediate/advanced class and an expertise piece. In addition to writing a magazine article reflecting an interest in the needlearts field, candidates give a presentation on their expertise piece at the NAN Teachers’ Educational workshop.

For additional information about the Teachers’ Certification Programs or about attending the Teachers’ Educational Workshop, please contact the Director of Teachers’ Certification.

Teacher cum Laude is a three-year program open to certified needlework teachers who want to enhance their existing creative output, to expand their creative horizons, and to experience a journey of creativity leading to personal growth. Through self-discovery, the teacher will emerge with a refreshed excitement toward the creative process. The program culminates with an hour long presentation at NAN’s Assembly for Embroiderers, accompanied by an exhibit in The Exemplary of the work produced during the course of study. Click here to learn more about the journeys taken by Teacher Cum Laude graduates.

For additional information about the Teacher cum Laude program, please contact NAN’s Director of Education.

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