ARTISTS!  QUILTERS!  CRAFTERS!

Build a Profitable & Sustainable Business that Fits Your Life!

Are you ready to get paid 7x more teaching your art or craft online than in-person?

Enroll Now!

YOUR DREAM BUSINESS IS WAITING

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Watch this (less than 3 min) video to see how you can build a sustainable, profitable business.

The complete, start-to-finish process, for creating a online courses built specifically for artists and crafters. Build a profitable, sustainable, and scaleable business teaching what you love!

LET’S TALK ABOUT WHY CREATIVES TURN TO ONLINE TEACHING

Online teaching isn’t about shortcuts or passive income. It’s about building a teaching model that works with your life instead of around it.

(Enjoy more fun, freedom and fulfillment)

And here’s what that looks like in practice: A well-designed class can be taught live on Zoom, recorded once for on-demand access, and easily updated and improved over time.

Are You Exhausted and Overwhelmed?

Are you wondering if this is really what teaching was supposed to feel like?

• Packing endless bins of materials
• Traveling from venue to venue
•  Too tired to make your own art
•  Relying on an unpredictable paycheck that barely covers your expenses

And you're thinking:

• "I can't keep doing this forever, but I don't know any other way."
• "If I stop traveling to teach, I'll lose my income."
• "Everyone else seems to have this figured out—what's wrong with me?"

I Love Teaching, Why Am I So Tired?

You're not the problem. The system is.
You've been stuck in a teaching model that ...

• Limits the students you can reach
• Trades your time for money
• Leaves you burned out, underpaid, and overworked

If nothing changes, here's what the next year could look like ...

• Resentment replacing your love of teaching
• Missing out on personal time, art-making, and family
• Facing burnout and wondering if you should quit altogether

Online teaching gives you options!

You can reach students beyond your local area

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You can teach without packing, traveling

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You can build something that continues working even when you need rest

PICTURE A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS THAT GIVES YOU MORE TIME!

The Virtual Teaching Business Builder is a comprehensive 7-module online program designed to help artists, quilters, and crafters transition from exhausting in-person classes to thriving online teaching through live Zoom or on-demand workshops.

This program empowers you to reach students worldwide, amplifying your creative impact while increasing your income and freeing up your time. 

IMAGINE MORE THAN DOUBLING YOUR INCOME!

What you're doing now is keeping you from moving forward —

... each workshop draining your energy,

... each mile driven stealing your passion,

... each moment away from your art feeling like a piece of yourself slipping away.

There is a way to teach that sets you free...

You don't need to give up teaching.

You just need a SMARTER way
to share your expertise.

There's a path to create a thriving online teaching business that gives you freedom, income, and the joy of teaching back.
And I'm going to show you exactly how.

THIS IS WHAT IT ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE.

You can choose to struggle and learn on your own or...

... find out exactly what tools you need, and which you don't,

... get guidance directly from the experts who understand your field,

... work in community with other artists and crafters who are going through exactly the same thing you are.

There is a system here, built to support you.

INTRODUCING

THE

VIRTUAL TEACHING
BUSINESS BUILDER

A step-by-step roadmap
to transform your teaching.
Build a thriving and flexible business...
a scaleable business that works FOR you,
not against you!

Immediate, Permanent Access to All Tutorials and Resources
6 months of Intensive Live Coaching
A Supportive Community for Accountability

Kimberley Pierce-Cartwright, a novice teacher, talks about gaining the confidence to launch her career and not needing expensive equipment.

Janelle Warren talks about the practical, step-by-step tutorials, community, and getting answers to questions.

A step-by-step roadmap to transform
your in-person teaching into a thriving, flexible
online business that works for you,
not against you.

HOW IT WORKS:

 • Instant & permanent access to all tutorials, processes, and resources

• 6 months of intensive live Q&A coaching sessions with experts in the industry

• All live sessions are recorded and available for replay

• Attend Zoom teaching practice sessions with your colleagues

• Save hundreds of hours with a wealth of worksheets, checklists, and templates and systems

These creatives didn’t start with confidence or a finished plan.

They started by understanding what was possible, and what it would take to do it well

She didn’t think she could be on camera.

"I was anxious when being filmed, even for family purposes. We have no video with my family where I speak. It proved to be a huge obstacle for creating my online teaching business if I’m terrified of speaking to the camera and filming my online classes. Yet here I am speaking to you in a language, which is not even my mother tongue."

Maria Lazan Biahari​​

She thought tech would stop her before she even began.

"I had no technical background with any sort of video production so I needed help with what equipment to buy. I took the time to sit down and say, OK I don’t need the high-end stuff right now, I can start with the low-end and work my way up."

Rachelle Craig

She wanted to teach online without lowering quality.

The bottom line is that Virtual Teaching is here to stay. Students need to have workshops worth their time and their money. The Academy helps teachers to give QUALITY online workshops. I’ve moved forward to enhance my virtual teaching, alongside a supportive community.”

Carol Clanton

MEET LYRIC

Lyric Montgomery Kinard has been teaching and sharing creative processes online since the early days of the internet - long before virtual teaching was common or easy. Over the years, she’s taught thousands of creatives through both in-person workshops and online programs, and she understands firsthand what it takes to build a teaching practice that lasts.  

After years of traveling to teach, Lyric shifted much of her work online, not to work less, but to teach in a way that was more sustainable, accessible, and aligned with real life. Today, she works with artists, makers, and creative business owners who are exploring online teaching and want to approach it thoughtfully, without guessing or burning out.  

Lyric was named the 2011 International Association of Professional Quilters “Teacher of the Year” and is a co-founder of the Global Quilt Connection, which helps quilters and guilds connect with high-quality online programming.

Discover Your Purpose & Plan Your Impact

Planning

Go Deep into your business's core values. Implement efficient workflows.

Master Your Space & Equipment

Equipment

Create a setup that
makes filming easy without breaking the bank!

Build Screen Confidence & Filming Skills

Filming

Learn to be your best self when the camera rolls.

Edit Like a Pro Minimal Effort, Maximum Impact

Editing

Keep it as easy as possible and make sure the content shines. 

Authentically Connect With Your Audience

Marketing

Craft a Strategy that creates community and feels real.

Manage Your Business Efficiently

Administration

Communication and business templates and checklists.  

Live Coaching With Every Module

Expert Guides

Engage in real-time feedback with coaches and colleagues

The Enthusiastic Support of Your Colleagues

Community

Your fellow art and craft teachers really "get you!"

A Masters-Level Course without Masters-Level Pricing!

A university professor recently told me this program is equivalent to a master's level course that would typically cost thousands of dollars.

I've spent years developing a proven system that breaks the exhausting cycle of in-person teaching, testing and refining strategies to help craft, quilting, and art instructors truly scale their businesses.

Your investment can be returned in your first 3 Live-Zoom workshops!

1 DAY with a professional videographer can cost $2,000 - $3,000.

Experienced video editors cost up to $6,000 for 1 hr of content.

Private coaching typically runs $500 for every hour.

Your investment pays for itself within six months of your
first On-Demand workshop
and is infinitely scaleable!

I want to make this decision as easy as possible for you. That's why I'm offering a 90-day, 100% money-back guarantee.

If you go through Virtual Teaching Business Builder, implement the strategies, and don't see results, just send an email to info@academyforvirtualteaching, and we'll refund every penny—no hassle, no hard feelings.

Attention: accessibility is one of our core values.
Please click through to see variable pricing for exchange rates and social justice scholarships.
Payment plans are available for all pricing levels.

You Might Be Thinking...

I'm no tech expert!

This isn't about being a tech wizard.

It's about having a simple, proven system that works for creatives who don't see themselves as "business people." It doesn't need to be complicated!

I don't have time!

But do you have time to keep working harder for the same results?

Do you have time to waste endlessly searching for the youtube tutorials that apply to YOUR craft?

Online can't replace in-person teaching!

Online teaching doesn't replace in-person, it enhances it.

It gives your students flexibility, allows them to rewatch lessons, and lets you reach people beyond your local area.

I Went From Experienced Teacher to Experienced Businessperson!

"This course helped me connect the dots so now I have a better understanding of how things fit within the bigger picture in a business.

It's also been tremendously helpful to have guidance with things such as what information needs to go in a contract, what information should be included in business promo videos, and how to list hiring information on a website.

Pretty much every area and topic are covered and there is concrete information on what is needed and practical tutorials for how to get it done. I also love that this course empowers us to use the strengths and resources that we already have in our possession."

-Kena Tangi-Dorsey
AVT Business Builder Member

I Learned to Teach from Home!

"The Academy of Virtual Teaching Business Builder gave me the tools I needed to turn my blog into a business. By participating in the lessons and applying what I learned, I've been able to put systems in place that are the foundation of my online classes.

From the pace of the lessons to the community of supportive people, all of the Business Builder resources are conveniently located in one place.

Lyric has done a successful job of pulling together and organizing information, events, and experts to guide her students through the journey of building a business so they can share their love of quilting, sewing, and crafting with others in the online world."

-Nikki Hibbits, The Ruffled Purse
AVT Business Builder Member

I Turned My Skills into Profitable Online Courses!

"Lyric helped me consider why I was making videos, who my audience was, and what I wanted to share.  Once these questions were answered, she helped me determine HOW to make these videos.    

Lyric is a wealth of information and willing to share everything she knows…and she knows a lot! I learned about the best equipment to use for filming, lighting, and sound, and she provided reviews of various video editing programs. She encouraged me to look critically at my filming space and suggested ways to make it more conducive for videoing.    

If you want to learn to make captivating videos, I highly suggest you join this course. You will come away equipped, encouraged, and excited about using videos as part of your teaching experience."

-Frances Arnold
AVT Business Builder Member

I No Longer Fear Marketing!

"Since joining and watching the amazing lessons, my life has been transformed.  

I think the most exciting thing that has happened (and trust me I never would have tried 4 years ago) is I have taught 2 years in a row at the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian! and this year, both classes sold out in less than 24 hours.

The learning to be organized, write my own ads and just knowing that other women are experiencing the same challenges and triumphs helped me so much."

-Torreah "Cookie" Washington
AVT Business Builder Member

I Went From Overwhelmed to Empowered: My Journey to Video Editing Success!

"The Masterclass is an absolute time-saver.  

Before taking the course, it would take me hours to create and edit my videos.  Not only that, but the videos were often poor quality with bad lighting and shaky cameras.  The Course gave me the tools I needed to create quality videos for my online classes AND I save so much time with the helpful workflows that Lyric provides.  

This course was one of the best that I have taken and I use what I learned every day, even when just shooting fun photos of my family and cats."

-Lynn Christiansen
AVT Business Builder Member

I Wasn't Sure How to Start, But Now I'm Impacting Lives Worldwide!

"The Business Builder has been a game-changer for my teaching! I’ve gained confidence in using online tools beyond just Zoom—now I can seamlessly demonstrate handwork, machine techniques, and switch between screens with ease. This has not only improved my virtual workshops but also expanded the programming I can offer to guilds.

Feeling in control of my online teaching has been crucial for maintaining a steady income and growing my quilting business. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to elevate their virtual teaching skills!"

 -Emma Jane Powell
AVT Business Builder Member

FAQ: Still Have Questions?

You’ll learn how to turn your in-person workshops into profitable, meaningful online offerings—without overwhelm. From Zoom classes to pre-recorded courses, you’ll get clear on the tools, structure, and strategy that actually work. We’ll audit what you already have and build from there—equipment, skills, even your first course idea. You’ll walk away with a real plan and the support to make it happen.

No one ever feels ready. The truth is, waiting for the “perfect time” is what keeps most creators stuck. The Business Builder gives you a weekly rhythm, bite-sized action steps, and a community that keeps you moving forward—starting exactly where you are. This is how you become ready.

You won’t just learn—you’ll build. We meet live on Zoom for three workshop-style sessions, where you’ll take real steps forward while getting real-time support. You’ll also get planners, checklists, and structured coaching to help you move from idea to implementation—without spinning your wheels.

You don’t need fancy gear or a background in video. If you’ve ever joined a Zoom call, you’re already ahead. We start with the tools you already own and guide you step-by-step so that you feel confident filming, editing, and teaching online—your way.

Absolutely. This isn’t about being polished or perfect. It’s about connection. Your students want you—your creativity, your heart, your way of teaching. We help you show up naturally and authentically so you can share your gifts with confidence and ease.

No problem. Every session is recorded, and you’ll have lifetime access to the replays. So even if your schedule’s tight, the support is always here when you’re ready for it.

Yes. If you have something to teach—even if it’s just a spark—we’ll help you find the best place to begin. Many of our students came in unsure, and left with a clear plan, a working outline, and the tools to get their first course launched.

Lessons & Practical Tutorials Include:


All video lessons and tutorials are immediately and permanently available on registration
Live Coaching Schedule May Vary
Wednesdays at 3pm & 8:30pm Eastern: Live coaching sessions via Zoom
There are three implementation weeks during the masterclass run, with no live coaching.
Friday Afternoons: coaching session recordings posted

The Business Builder includes a plethora of checklists, spreadsheets, email templates, and other resources for you.

Planning Content, Delivery

  • Zoom accounts Facebook groups and courses 
  • Eventbrite 
  • Online class platform comparisons 
  • Website checklist for teachers 
  • Taking great photos for advertising 
  • Beginning filming

Equipment and Space Needs

  • Backgrounds and set dressing
  •  Tablets, laptops, and computers for live Zoom workshops
  •  Lighting equipment 
  • Recording devices
  •  Camera holders and mounts 
  • Sound equipment 
  • Useful apps and software

Live Zoom Training and Practice Sessions

  • Account settings for live workshops 
  • Scheduling a meeting 
  • Video sharing with a second camera 
  • Screen sharing 
  • Workshop checklist 
  • Live practice sessions

Camera Confidence and Filming

  • Lighting set-up 
  • Sound tests 
  • Camera setup 
  • Minimum vs Maximum equipment comparisons 
  • Screen capture 
  • Appearance and Screen confidence 
  • Filming head-to-camera promotions 
  • Video advertisement content checklist 
  • Video production checklist

Video Editing

  • Editing on a smartphone or tablet 
  • Editing using iMovie 
  • Editing using Davinci Resolve 
  • Using Canva to create video titles and thumbnails 
  • Using music in videos 
  • Using Handbrake to compress videos

Marketing

  • Authenticity in marketing 
  • Social media, newsletters 
  • Newsletter provider comparison 
  • The value of promoting each other 
  • Creating promotional videos 
  • Mailchimp tutorials 
  • NewZenler Website building
  • GoDaddy Website building

Implementation

  • Work/Life balance 
  • Creating a business plan
  •  Organizing your computer files 
  • Teaching engagement spreadsheet 
  • Timeline for communicating with guilds 
  • Guild communication email templates 
  • Virtual and on-demand student engagement

Administration, Organization, Workflows

  • Organizing your files
  • Creating system workflows to save time
  • Introduction to the AVT Certification Program 
  • Scheduling your first live workshop 
  • Build your first on-demand course in the Academy's public facing platform

Lyric Kinard Kinard

Artist, Author, Educator

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