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PERGAMANO REGISTERED TUTORS in the UK
Ann Bowman 12 Bradshaw Street, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6PZ Tel: 0151 420 3593 Sonia Atkins 60 Green Lane, Edgeware, Middlesex, HA8 7PX. Tel: 0208 958 7713 Tina Cox 46 Wynn Close, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6QS Tel: 01462 621 653 Karen Fitzpatrick 46 Suffolk Ave, Chaddesden, Derbys DE21 6ER Tel: 01332 673 431 Yvonne McCartney 73 Amberwood Drive Manchester M23 9GU Tel: 0161 998 7983 Marjorie Rigby 21 Springfield Ave Bridgewater Somerset TA6 7JA Tel: 01278 423507
There are only a few of the available teachers for Parchment Craft listed here. Even if these teachers are not in your local area, do contact the nearest tutor to your location for current information on classes and workshops. All of these tutors have been trained to Pergamano's high standards. Some will have been taught by Martha Orspina herself.
MORE DETAILS: Pergamano UK, Curzon Road, Chiltern Industrial Estate, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2XW Tel: 01787 882 330
These teachers are all part of a vast network of Registered Pergamano Teachers and they will have up-to date information that they will be only too pleased to share with you. In addition to being a teacher Ann Bowman is PR Secretary of the Parchment Craft Guild.
Parchment Craft Academy
The International Parchment Craft Academy (IPCA) makes it possible for people in different parts of the world to take a workshop or course in the beautiful Art of Parchment Craft. These courses are given by the IPCA trained teachers that are officially registered with Pergamano. There are over 2000 of these teachers now actively working world-wide teaching and demonstrating the craft. A registered Pergamano teacher is trained according to IPCA guidelines and need to pass an exam and receive the recognised certificate. Teachers can attain different levels at which they can teach others, for example the ones with the highest qualifications will be able to teacher others to not only learn the craft but to become a registered teacher themselves.
Becoming a Registered Teacher
You will have to start by taking a basic course from a Registered Pergamano teacher who will ensure that you have mastered the basic techniques to a high level. You will be required to start compiling a portfolio of your work which demonstrates your ability to master these techniques by various examples and pieces of work. Once your teacher considers the portfolio to be completed to the required standard then the portfolio goes with an accompanying letter of motivation to the IPCA Co-ordinator for the UK. A personal contact will be made for your to express yourself verbally and if all goes well you will be invited to take the teacher training course with IPCA. The IPCA course not only covers techniques but practical advice on preparing lessons, organising courses and financial implications and arrangements. As a Registered Pergamano Teacher you will receive a certificate, a teaching programme, a manual on setting out lessons, an official teachers pin, a registration on the IPCA database, listing on the Pergamano website, teacher’s information to keep you up-to-date with Pergamano products and developments. Turning your hobby of Parchment Craft into a part-time or full-time job can be satisfying and rewarding and a great way to make new friends and meet people.
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