Hi Everybody! There is a new quilt shop (actually about 1 1/2 years old) in the area and the owner would like me to teach some classes. We are in dire need of beginner classes in this area, the very basics, so that is what we plan to start with. My questions are for you teachers out there. Where do you start? Do you make up your own design, or choose a published pattern? If you use a pattern, do you need permission to teach it, as long as all the students also purchase the pattern? I'm not really a designer, but I have put together a couple of things on EQ, should I use something from there? Again, though, do I somehow need permission from EQ to teach a design I make using their software? I really don't want to have any issues where copyrights are concerned.

Also, how do you go about setting class fees? I'm pretty clueless in that area, I haven't taken any classes in years. There hasn't been anything I've been interested in, or any new techniques offered (I learn more here on TQS). I don't even know how to structure a class. Any help and suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks so much!