Want to Teach at DIYcave?
Are you a Maker with the desire to share your skills and knowledge? Are you a teacher looking to for a place to host a class? We would love to discuss the possibilities of hosting or creating a course with you. We are always looking for excited and motivated people to teach interesting classes.
Our teacher program is based on independent people willing to step forward and share their knowledge and skills with others. We want to make that possible by offering the space, tools, materials and advertising to connect teachers with people who are excited to learn. DIYcave will help you set a budget, price point, material list and structure to fit your subject, and then execute the class. So let’s get started!
First, you need to apply for a teacher consideration (applying is not a guarantee of acceptance.) Fill out the application below. We will review the application and contact you after we have considered your information. If you are approved, the next step will be to discuss classes!
Next, begin thinking about the content for a class that you would like to teach and how you might structure the class. Most classes will fall under a structure along the lines of:
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Introduction
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Overview
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Teaching content
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Review and wrap-up
If you have a basic idea of what you want to do in your class it will help when we contact you and begin discussing the proposed class length and content. Remember that you may always reach out to us if you have questions!
Our Instructors
Holly Hakala
Instructor - Jewelry
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved jewelry. My mom had the most amazing collection. I would spend hours trying on her jewels. I just loved the way they could make you look and feel, and all of the stories behind them. I hand craft each piece with love in my little studio in Bend Oregon. I draw a lot of my inspiration on the stones themself, and from the beautiful area where I live. My hope is that my creations will be loved for many generations to come!
Donna Yutzy
Instructor - Jewelry
When Donna discovered Metal Clay, a moldable metal, she found she really enjoyed the ability to get rich textures and patterns and the freedom of expression from this wonderful medium.
Metal clay is fired in a kiln where the binder is burnt away and when finished you are left with only the silver. In her jewelry she uses fine silver and sterling silver. To add color to her jewelry she uses natural and faceted gemstones in a variety of earth tone colors.
Rosie Day
Instructor - Metal
Born in the UK, Rosie has spent the last ten years teaching and making art around the globe! With a background in photography and videography, Rosie being welding when working at a rural high school in Eastern Oregon. Since then, she’s been hooked and has had the pleasure of training with many skilled welders over the years. She is passionate about her role as a teacher and loves introducing students to the endless possibilities of welding and metal fabrication.
Emily Gannon
Instructor - Jewelry
Emily started making jewelry in 2020 when she took the very classes she now teaches at the DIYcave. She fell in love with silversmithing and has been creating custom pieces ever since. Emily is a Central Oregon native and loves the outdoors and spending time with her two pups.
Jesse Pemberton
Instructor - Welding & Machining
Artist through & through, Jesse discovered an affinity for metalwork while earning his Fine Arts degree at UC Santa Cruz. Known for his abstract work in sculpture and public art collaborations, he also teaches multi-process welding and machining techniques to beginning and advanced students.