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If you’ve had your Silhouette Cameo (or Silhouette Portrait!) for a while and your friends and family are always asking you how to use it, you may want to start a business as a Silhouette instructor.
Let’s take a look at how to become a Silhouette Cameo Instructor.
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How to Become a Silhouette Cameo Instructor
Does Silhouette America Offer an Instructor Licensing Program?
No, Silhouette America does not offer an official instructor licensing program.
Are There Other Silhouette Instructor Licensing Programs?
Yes, there is a Silhouette Licensing Program offered by Terri Johnson Creates. This multi day retreat style conference offers lessons to teach you how to teach others how to use their machines.
Since the pandemic, the Silhouette Licensing Program has become a virtual, online event.
While Terri’s Silhouette Licensing Program is not an official sanctioned event by Silhouette America, Silhouette America does support the event.
How to Find People That Have Gone Through the Silhouette Instructor Licensing Program
The best feedback you can receive about a program is talking to someone who has attended the Silhouette Licensing Program. You can find a list of previous attendees of the Silhouette Licensing Program at this link.
Do You Have to Become Licensed to Teach Silhouette Classes?
No, you do not have to become licensed to teach Silhouette classes. If you have a good working knowledge of your Silhouette machine, you can teach classes.
Can I Teach Cricut Classes Instead?
Yes, if you prefer to work with a Cricut instead of a Silhouette, you can teach Cricut classes.
Where Can I Teach Silhouette or Cricut Classes?
You can teach Silhouette or Cricut classes at local libraries, craft stores, in your home, in a church – really, anywhere you can find the space.
If you are wanting to start teaching Silhouette or Cricut classes, put together a curriculum, plan lessons, draw up handouts, and then reach out to local stores and facilities to inquire about rental spaces.
Not ready to share your crafting secrets? Here are my thoughts on how to deal with people asking for your crafting secrets.
Since 2015, Christine Schinagl has been helping crafters start and run craft businesses through her blog, Cutting for Business. As a Silhouette and Cricut crafter herself, she has a unique take on what works and what doesn’t work in the craft business world. She also enjoys teaching other crafters how to create digital SVG designs, available through the Design with Me series.
Carly
Friday 6th of October 2017
I have emailed Terri Johnson to try and get more information on these events and haven't received a response yet. I was wondering though, are these conferences the only way to get certified? or are other instructors able to license you?
Also where do I sign up to get more info on the next conference dates?
Christine
Saturday 7th of October 2017
Hi Carly! Terri Johnson is an independent and these are her licensing classes. She is not affiliated with Silhouette America. You can find more information on terrijohnsoncreates.com about the next conference, it is usually released mid November. I know her hands are full with the upcoming conference in a few weeks and breast cancer treatments. Perhaps shoot her another email.
Laura Conyers
Thursday 27th of July 2017
Have you heard if she's hosting anymore of these events? I was hoping to sign up for the one in September, but haven't heard anything more about it. Did it get cancelled?
Christine
Thursday 27th of July 2017
Hello! You'd have to reach out to Terri Johnson Creates for more information on the next session. Thanks!
Holly Hansen
Thursday 6th of July 2017
Hi there! I am needing some assistance too. Do you know anyone that could help me in the DFW Texas area? Thx! Holly
Christine
Sunday 9th of July 2017
Hello! Here's a link - there is one in DFW area and several in Texas: http://terrijohnsoncreates.com/find-a-licensed-silhouette-instructor/
Lucrecia Santoyo
Saturday 14th of January 2017
omg S.O.S I need help too. the videos are not enough, or maybe im watchinf the wrong one, I need somebody to train me. im in maryland and ill be more than happy to drive around the DMV to learn. please recomend me somebody or if u have class let me know, i hope is soon, thank you
Christine
Monday 16th of January 2017
Im trying to get a list of instructors together.
Karen Heubeck
Monday 22nd of August 2016
I am not interested in becoming an instructor, I am struggling myself. However, I would happily pay someone to take a class. I live in Taneytown, MD, approximately 10 miles south of Gettysburg. I can commute to Frederick, MD; Hanover, PA; Western Baltimore County; Westminster, MD, and probably several other areas. Please let me know if you have someone in this area willing to teach. Thank you!
Christine
Wednesday 24th of August 2016
I'll keep an eye out for someone doing a live class for you Karen.