Share Your Creativity for a Living.
Become a Certified Teacher today.
YES, IM READY TO GET CERTIFIED!Turn your Passion into Purpose
Learn expert techniques, get a full curriculum, training, and support, and start booking paid workshops online or in person.
- I’m seeing a future I only had dreamed of in the past! The possibilities are endless
- Teaching has truly been a life-changing experience for me.
- I have rediscovered a spark for creativity that I had lost only quilting for customers and teaching longarming - I've started making my own quilts again
- I have refound a spark for creativity that I had lost only quilting for customers and teaching longarming - I've started making my own quilts again
- I've noticed a significant boost in my confidence with each event I teach at
- Take a deep breath and go for it
- It is almost a 'no fail' program
- Be brave and invest in yourself! Not only will you learn an amazing program and how to effectively teach it, but you will also be given the tools needed to start your business which can lead to amazing future opportunities.
Feel a tug to teach but unsure how to start?
- Not sure how to break into the craft/quilting world?
- Unsure if you know "enough" to lead a class?
- Overwhelmed by the idea of creating your own curriculum, patterns, or marketing materials?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. MOST ASPIRING INSTRUCTORS FEEL THIS WAY.
That’s why we created the Certified Teacher Program — a complete "business-in-a-box" to help you skip the hard part and start teaching confidently.
Imagine this...
You travel (virtually or in person), sharing your creativity with quilt guilds, craft shops, and fiber communities — and you get PAID to do it.
You create a business doing what you love, on your own schedule, with the full support of a proven system.
You watch your students light up with excitement, creativity, and joy as they learn new techniques from YOU.
This is more than just a certification — this is the launch of your dream creative career.
INTRODUCING THE
LET'S BREAK IT DOWN
Choose from 4 Certifications
Get expert-level training, complete curriculum, ready-to-use teaching materials, and mentorship so you can launch your own profitable, fulfilling teaching business.
Scrappy Applique™
Scrappy Appliqué™ is a raw-edge appliqué technique where you collage scrap fabric to create your appliqué piece. It is quick and simple to pick up, yet allows for a lot of creative possibilities.
As a Scrappy Applique Certified Teacher, you will:
- Become an expert in Scrappy Applique. You'll master the entire process plus all the different finishing options, ranging from quick and simple to more intricate
- Discover the joy of watching sparks of creativity ignite in your students.
- Learn how to explain, present, and teach Scrappy Appliqué in a concise, easy to understand, and inspiring way
- Offer Programs/Lectures/Trunk Shows for quilt guilds, shops, retreats, or other events (you'll get my exact script, hand-outs, teaching aids, photos, and slideshows that you can tweak and use however you'd like)
- Offer multiple Scrappy Applique Workshops with different projects. Workshops can be half day, full day, or 2 day, so you have many options to offer.
- Become an incredible teacher who can facilitate a relaxing and fun workshop, where students can work at their own pace, and create something that is uniquely their own
Color Confidence for Quilters™
Color Confidence for Quilters™ is a full Color Curriculum that takes quilters from unsure and insecure in their color abilities to being able to confidently mix and match all the fabrics in their stash to create fabric palettes that are beautiful, unique, and perfect for all their individual quilt projects.
As a Color Confidence for Quilters Certified Teacher, you will:
- Become a color expert so you can present, and teach color theory in a concise, easy to understand, and inspiring way that is uniquely suited for quilters
- Learn to speak the language of color, and share it in an easy to remember and non-intimidating way
- Build confidence in your own expertise while nurturing it in others.
- Learn how to help quilters discover their unique Color Style.
- Help quilters learn to mix and match the fabrics in their stash so they are not reliant on pre-cuts or bundles
- Be able to offer multiple Color Confidence for Quilters Workshops & become an incredible teacher who can facilitate a relaxing and fun workshop, where students can explore at their own pace, and walk away with A LOT of knowledge and tools added to their tool belts.
Portrait Quilting™
Portrait Quilting is a raw-edge appliqué technique where you focus on value to create contrast. Using a photograph of a friend, beloved pet, or family member you can create an appliqué piece that is quick and simple yet produces amazing results.
As a Portrait Quilting Certified Teacher, you will:
- Become an expert in Portrait Quilting where you'll learn all the different finishing options, ranging from quick and simple to more intricate
- Learn how to explain, present, and teach Portrait Quilting in a concise, easy to understand, and inspiring way
- Learn how to facilitate relaxing and fun programs/workshops that help your students have a blast and explore their own creativity
- Learn all the most common mistakes (and how to prevent them) and all the common questions (and how to answer them)
- Be able to offer multiple Portrait Quilting Workshops, including: transforming family, pet, or landscape photographs into useable patterns, as well as working with our existing Portrait Quilting Patterns.
- You'll be able to offer half day, full day, or two day workshops for guilds, shops, retreats, or other events
- You'll learn how to guide your students into choosing fabric that will not only work well for their pattern (the right values are crucial with this technique) but fits their personal style.
- This technique is a MUCH easier than it looks! Your students will love how simple and streamlined it is, allowing them to achieve amazing results no matter their illustration skills.
- You'll create meaningful connections with fellow makers across the country through this inspiring and intimate workshop.
Imbue™
Grow a natural fabric dyeing practice, and literally Imbue your fabric and yarn with nature. In this program, you will not only learn a myriad of techniques and recipes to dye the rainbow and add pattern to your fibers, you will develop a deeper relationship with the natural world around you and your art materials, and help your students do the same.
As an Imbue Certified Teacher, you will:
- Become an expert in Natural Fiber Dyeing (fabric and yarn).
- Learn how to explain, present, and teach natural dyeing in a concise, easy to understand, and inspiring way that is uniquely suited for makers.
- Learn how to facilitate relaxing and fun programs/workshops that help your students explore natural dyeing techniques within any space and set up.
- Take what could be a messy and chaotic process, and follow my streamlined, super organized class plans, to facilitate the most efficient and inspiring (and safe!) dyeing workshops possible!
- Be able to teach multiple different workshops, this allows you to significantly increase your revenue potential easily, as you can revisit the same groups multiple times.
- Be able to teach many different types of makers with this fun and flexible curriculum that spans many crafts.
- Connect with nature, weaving it into your creativity (and help your students of the same).
CLIENT LOVE
"Before this program, I had no career in the craft or quilting world. Now, I'm teaching nationally and internationally, both online and in person—with steady bookings for the next two years! The program gave me the knowledge, confidence, and skills to successfully start my first business which has been a HUGE success."
– Kristie N.
IT ALL STARTS HERE...
Who is this for?
This program is perfect for:
- Aspiring teachers with or without prior experience
- Experienced crafters ready to expand into workshops
- Makers wanting a flexible, creative income stream
Worried about getting started? You’ll have full mentorship, a supportive community, and done-for-you resources every step of the way.
SUCCESS STORIES
Hear from our teachers...
"After I got certified I started teaching at local quilt stores, have scheduled to teach at local quilt guilds, & traveled to teach internationally. What I love the most about the CT program is that I have the flexibility to create my own schedule and meet new people. I love that I can create my own schedule, meet amazing people, and generate extra income for my family. Shannon's program gave me all the tools I needed to confidently call myself a quilt instructor."
– ORA H.
"Teaching was natural to me, but how to break into this industry was not. The CT program gave me my 'foot in the door' to the quilting business. Through this program, I gained the tools and insight that allowed me to have the confidence to approach guilds, shops, and quilt shows. Now my quilt teaching is a significant part of my business. JUST DO IT!!! You won't regret it."
– Deb A.
"Being a CT enabled me to teach at national conventions, which provided me the opportunity to collaborate with global brands. It gave me the structured roadmap to teach recognized and exciting curriculum and break into teaching circles I had longed to join for years."
– Nicole G.
"I was afraid, who would want to learn from me? I didn't think I had enough knowledge or they would ask me a question I didn't have an answer for. But this course gives you a solid foundation and don't let fear hold you back. People want to learn these unique and beautiful techniques. Quilters love learning new techniques and are grateful for people to show them."
– Trish C.
BONUS 01
"The Perfect Pitch"
Event Marketing Guides
Many creative people struggle with marketing themselves effectively to guilds and shops. You may wonder: "What should I say in my first email? How do I follow up without being pushy? How do I stand out from other teachers?"
The solution: The "Perfect Pitch" Event Marketing Guides eliminate all the guesswork from your outreach efforts.
What you'll receive:
- Customized Email Templates for each curriculum you enroll in (Scrappy Appliqué, Color Confidence, Portrait Quilting, and Imbue) that highlight the unique benefits and selling points of your workshops
- Complete Event Marketing Guide - signature programs + workshop formats with irresistible titles that get attention
- Professional Slide Decks - ready-to-use slides with presenter notes for confident delivery for each program you enroll in
- Detailed Workshop Outlines - Step-by-step instructions with exact timing and materials checklists for each program you enroll in
- Positioning Strategies - Differentiate yourself from generic quilt/craft workshops and teachers
- Multiple Workshop Formats - 45-minute programs, 3-hour workshops, and 6-hour intensives
This comprehensive marketing system will save you countless hours of wondering what to say and help you fill your teaching calendar with confidence and ease.
BONUS 02
"The Guild Connection" Database
Finding guilds, shops, and venues to contact can be incredibly time-consuming. Where do you even start? How do you find the right person to contact? Which venues are the best fit for your teaching style?
The solution: "The Guild Connection" Database gives you immediate access to a goldmine of potential teaching opportunities.
What you'll receive:
- Searchable Database of over 500 quilt guilds, shops, and teaching venues across North America and internationally
- Detailed Venue Profiles including: Complete contact information, Program coordinator names (when available), meeting frequency and preferred booking times
- Annual Updates ensuring you always have the most current information
With this valuable resource, you can skip the hours of Google searching and immediately start reaching out to venues that are actively seeking teachers. You'll be able to plan strategic teaching circuits that minimize travel while maximizing teaching opportunities in any region you choose.
BONUS 03
"Teacher's Little Black Book"
Business Organizer
Teaching at multiple venues requires juggling contracts, tracking expenses, managing inventory, remembering student requests, and staying on top of your calendar. Without a system, important details can fall through the cracks.
The solution: The "Teacher's Little Black Book" Business Organizer provides a complete, streamlined system to manage every aspect of your teaching business with professional ease.
What you'll receive:
- Digital Planner System (compatible with Notion, GoodNotes, or printable PDF format) including:
- Venue Notes Section for recording specific venue details, room layouts, and coordinator preferences to impress venues with your professional preparation
- Teaching Reflection Pages to capture lessons learned and improvements for next time
- Annual Planning Calendar specifically designed for balancing teaching dates with personal commitments
This beautiful, practical organizing system will help you manage your teaching business with confidence and professionalism from day one, saving you from costly mistakes and helping you build a reputation as a wonderfully prepared, organized instructor that venues love to work with again and again.
LIMITED-TIME BONUSES
Enroll today to get our Earlybird Bonus
Available to the first 20 teachers who enroll!
"Fast-Track Visibility Package"
As a new teacher, gaining visibility and establishing credibility can take months or even years. How do you stand out in a crowded market and get noticed by venues looking for teachers?
Here's the solution: The exclusive "Fast-Track Visibility Package" accelerates your visibility and positions you as a professional instructor from day one.
What you'll receive:
- Professionally written Bio (a $275 value)
- Custom Press Release Template announcing your certification to local publications, craft industry magazines, and online platforms
- Social Media Graphics Package with professionally designed announcements for your certification that you can share across all platforms
- "Instant Authority" Guide with proven strategies to establish your credibility even if you're new to teaching
- Business Card Template
This premium visibility package would cost over $1,200 if purchased separately and will dramatically shorten the time between certification and filling your teaching calendar. But remember - it's only available to the first 20 teachers who enroll in this certification cohort!
Additional Bonus Added!
"Virtual Teaching Technology Kit"
Virtual teaching opens up global opportunities, but presents unique technical challenges. How do you create an engaging online experience that showcases your teaching skills? What equipment do you need? How do you manage the technical aspects while focusing on your students?
The solution: The "Virtual Teaching Technology Kit" provides everything you need to create professional, engaging virtual workshops without the frustration or learning curve.
What you'll receive:
- Camera Setup Guide with equipment recommendations for every budget (from smartphone setups to professional systems)
- Lighting Optimization Tutorial showing how to create perfect lighting for fabric colors and techniques with equipment you likely already own
- Audio Excellence Guide ensuring students can hear your instructions clearly without distraction
- Pre-designed Slide Templates specifically created for each curriculum with perfect formatting for online viewing
- "Engagement Boosters" - a collection of virtual activities, polls, and interaction techniques to keep online students fully engaged
- Tech Troubleshooting Checklist to quickly solve common issues without derailing your workshop
- Virtual Product Sales Guide - best practices for selling physical and digital products online
This comprehensive kit transforms virtual teaching from a technical challenge into a significant opportunity to expand your teaching business beyond geographical limitations. With these resources, you can confidently offer virtual workshops that are every bit as engaging and effective as your in-person events.
Here's What You'll Get:
Training in the Certification Program(s) that you choose
We'll dive deep into the curriculum so you understand it inside and out. I've taught these workshops countless times and can share all of the common questions, mistakes, and areas of confusion so that you can facilitate a fun, laid-back, and inspiring workshop.
1 Year's Licensing
You'll be licensed for 1 year to teach Scrappy Applique, Color Confidence, Portrait Quilting, or Imbue from the time you sign your licensing contract.
We do not take a cut of the events you book, there is simply an annual licensing renewal fee of $497 per program.
So as long as you book one or two events per year, everything else you make is pure profit!
Mentorship Program
Once enrolled, you will be placed with a Certified Teacher Mentor. Our mentors have been teaching the content and building their businesses, and will be able to provide lots of advice and guidance as you move through your training and start your business.
You will have regular group sessions with your mentor where you can ask questions, practice teaching, and get feedback, all in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Our CT community is SO supportive and encouraging of each other. We believe a rising tide lifts all boats, and we love cheering each other on and celebrating our successes.
Resources & Materials
We'll start you off with a super helpful kit of resources that includes:
- Your own wholesale link to use to purchase Patterns, Books, and other products at 50% off retail to re-sell at your events
- Workbook, training docs and learning content to assist in creating your own events
- Class Guide / Materials lists that you can customize for your own business
- A contract template that you can use to book your events
- Workshop/program scripts that you can refer for your events
- Photos and slideshows you can use when teaching in person or virtual events
- My exact process and email scripts I used to fill up my event calendar
One of our Certified Teachers described our training and materials as a "Business in a Box", which it is! We give you everything you need for your teaching business! All of the content and tools took me YEARS to develop, and we give it all to you!
Goodie Box of Products!
Upon certification, we will ship you a goodie box of products to sell at your events!
- Scrappy Applique: 3 Scrappy Applique Workbooks, and 12 pattern books
- Color Confidence: 3 Color Confidence Workbooks, 5 Color Palette Guide Books, and 5 Neutral Palette Guide Books
- Portrait Quilting: 3 Portrait Quilting Workbooks, 12 pattern books
- Imbue: 3 Imbue Workbooks, 5 Imbue Recipe Books, 5 Fabric Printing Books
Website Feature
Listed as a Certified Teacher on the Shannon Brinkley Studio website with a bio and contact information. This is where we refer all requests that we get for teachers.
Bonus: "The Perfect Pitch"
Bonus: "The Guild Connection" database
Bonus: "Teacher's Little Black Book
Bonus: Product Starter Kit
Early Bird Bonus: "Fast Track Visibility"
Teacher Certification Options
PAY IN FULL - 1 PROGRAM
ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF
$2997
Training in 1 Certification Program
1 Year's Licensing
Mentorship Program
Resources & Materials
Website Feature once Certified
Bonus: "The Perfect Pitch"
Bonus: "The Guild Connection" database
Bonus: "Teacher's Little Black Book
Bonus: Product Starter Kit
Early Bird Bonus: "Fast Track Visibility"
JOIN NOW →PAY IN FULL - 2 PROGRAMS
ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF
$4997
Training in 2 Certification Program
1 Year's Licensing for each
Mentorship Program
Resources & Materials
Website Feature once Certified
Bonus: "The Perfect Pitch"
Bonus: "The Guild Connection" database
Bonus: "Teacher's Little Black Book
Bonus: Product Starter Kit
Early Bird Bonus: "Fast Track Visibility"
JOIN NOW →*Note: You must have completed your payment plan before signing your contract/beginning to teach.
30 Day MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Buy it, try it, apply it.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Join risk-free. If you’re not thrilled, we’ll refund you within 30 days.
Limited spots available per certification to avoid market saturation. Don’t wait!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Your Instructor
Shannon is a quilt & fabric designer, international teacher & speaker, author, creator of Scrappy Appliqué, and founder of the Meander Quilt Guild.
Hi, I’m Shannon. I’ve taught thousands of quilters and makers around the world and helped them turn their creativity into income, confidence, and joy. I would love to help you do the same.
If you’re ready to share your gifts, become part of a thriving teaching community, and build a business doing what you love — I invite you to join us.
ARE YOU READY?
Let's do THIS!
Turn your passion into income with Shannon Brinkley’s Certified Teacher Program. Learn expert techniques, get a full curriculum, and start booking paid workshops right away — online or in person.
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