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ACCREDITATION

In 1995, the Guild introduced an accreditation scheme for those members who wish to achieve recognition for their competent, clean and attractive quilling and their good knowledge of a range of quilling techniques. The aim behind this scheme is to give a goal for members to work to, and to show that they have demonstrated, to the Guild, quilling of a recognised good standard, thus becoming Accredited Members. We present you with a certificate, which shows anyone your prowess as a quiller. (If you've got it, flaunt it!) It's good to receive recognition.

You may be demonstrating quilling or arranging a craft group. The certificate shows that you really do know what you're talking about.

Are you considering entering the Accreditation Scheme (First Stage)?

Over the years the scheme has been running we have seen some exciting and innovative work, together with other more traditional ideas. Our overseas members have responded well to the challenges of differing terminology and global postal services and many have been successful. Some members, both from home and abroad, have not at first achieved the criteria but have re-entered a year later and then have been successful. It is those people who can truly feel that they have improved their own quilling skills and many have commented that they were pleased to have had that opportunity to implement the helpful advice from the assessors. The rules are given below, please read them carefully.

1 Members seeking accreditation must be in their third consecutive year, or more, of membership (i.e. have joined the Guild and renewed their subscription at least twice).

2 Applications should be made to the Registration Officer no later than January 31st for a registration pack and number for assessment. Submitted work must be received by 31st May . An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent out. Work will be displayed at the following AGM / Display of Quilling Work, later in the year, where certificates will be presented and work can be returned to you.

3 The accreditation pieces must have been made within the last eighteen months.

4 Applicants should study the Guild's definitions of techniques and shapes, provided with your accreditation pack. These definitions will be used when the work is assessed.

5 Current fees:- Applicants from Mainland Britain: A fee of Ł12.50 (sterling) made out to The Quilling Guild, plus Ł1 for postage, must accompany your request for a registration number. This fee is reduced for anyone re-applying for Accreditation. Please ask for information if needed. Applicants from Overseas: Sterling cheques as above or Credit Card transactions can be made using Visa, Mastercard or American Express for Fee and postal charges, if required. Please enquire to make payments by PayPal.

6 Return postage in UK stamps, International Reply Coupons or Credit card (card type, card number and expiry date) or PayPal authorization must be enclosed with the work unless you state that you will collect it at the AGM / Display of Quilling.

7 All items including submitted pieces, design sources, and working notes must have your registration number on the back - your name must NOT be visible on any item.

8 Unless applicants notify us in writing, when submitting their work, it will be assumed that advance permission has been given for a random sample of pieces to be photographed for assessors' training purposes and for display in Quilling Guild publications, such as 'Quillers Today'. Such photographs will not be used for any other purpose without the applicant's specific permission.

ACCREDITATION PIECES FROM OVERSEAS - VERY IMPORTANT! ... When posting your Accreditation quillings from outside the UK and EU, please ensure that you write clearly on the parcel the following words: “TEMPORARY IMPORT”. This will avoid your being charged customs duty, both in the UK and in your country. However precious your quilllings are to you, it may be worth undervaluing them on your customs slip.

CRITERIA: You are required to complete both Part A and Part B

Part A : Sampler of Quilling Techniques

You will be provided with a pre-printed card showing a grid. This must be completed in the specified colour with examples of each of the following techniques, please remember the assessors are looking for evidence of well made techniques.

Closed Loose Coils
Tight Coils
Open Filigree Work
Alternate Side Looping / Huskings
Wheatears

Only 1 shape should be glued in each box on the grid and all examples must be contained within the perimeter of that box. All boxes should be used.

Part B : Design and Application

Your work in Part B should also reflect your technical ability. It could be contained in one piece but two pieces allow further opportunities to demonstrate your skills. The maximum is two pieces for Part B. Whichever you choose, it/they must contain between them, the minimum of three examples of each of the above 5 techniques. Pieces should be no larger than 30cm x 30cm, (12" square) or 'A4' or 'Letter' size for other work.

If you choose just to submit one piece it must be original and with its design source indicated (this could be from fabrics, photos or even just from your own imagination!) with accompanying working notes and diagram(s).

If you submit two pieces in this section, the second may be original or from a published pattern or kit but full details and a picture from the publication or kit must accompany your work.

A checklist of the techniques/shapes used in each piece should be written on the relevant working notes.

Apply to: The Registration Officer, 17 Elderberry Drive, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3ST, UK

HIGHER LEVEL ACCREDITATION

This level of accreditation is for those who have been members of the Quilling Guild for at least five years, consecutively. The Higher Level of Accreditation demands a standard of quilling knowledge and ability which you would normally achieve after years of practice in quilling. It is advisable for applicants to present final work which best reflects their skills, following closely the requirements set out. You can purchase for Ł25.00 a Higher Level Accreditation Pack which shows in detail the work to be done and indicates the quality recommended for a good result. This means that you can take time to prepare your entry to a suitable standard before then applying and paying for accreditation, by the dates and at the cost mentioned for that year.

If you are a quiller who is interested in knowing the standard you could work to attain, regardless of deciding to enter the accreditation process, you may like to purchase the pack. It is something you might enjoy working towards but remember that the level of achievement the examples suggest are not necessarily for the average quiller, so don't judge your efforts harshly. Just use it as a guide to help you to raise your skills to the level that satisfies you best.

You can print the Higher Level Accreditation Rules or an Application Form .

You may enter the Higher Level Accreditation without first having achieved Level 1.

You can ask for further details or purchase this Accreditation Pack from Jane Jenkins.

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