To enroll, interested students submit an application form and $30 administrative fee to the mentoring committee chair. The chair matches the student with a mentor. The student, with guidance from the mentor, decides on the specific course of his/her study. Any expenses incurred - postage, phone calls etc. are the sole responsibility of the student. Mentors are volunteering their valuable time and students need to be considerate of this.

STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES

1. A one year time commitment (could be extended by mutual agreement)

2. Submit title and description for in depth well defined study project

3. Prepare a list of realistic goals and objectives to complete in 1 year

4. Describe any finished project that you hope to complete

5. Propose a timetable for submitting samples, drawings etc

6. Pay for any expenses incurred during the program

7. Submit a final report to the ATA Mentoring Committee

MENTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

1. A one year time commitment (could be extended by mutual agreement)

2. Help the student set realistic goals for this 1 year time frame

3. Provide direction, support and expertise as the student requires

4. Recommend additional sources for information and research

5. Evaluate progress during the course of study by critique

6. Submit a final report to the ATA Mentoring Committee

APPLICATION FOR STUDY (Submit the following information)

Name

Address

Telephone (day and eve)

Email

Administrative fee: $30 check or money order payable to American Tapestry Alliance

1. Describe your tapestry weaving experience - workshops, classes, years weaving, number of completed tapestries

2. What specific tapestry topic would you like to study?

3. Why are you interested in this topic?

Please send the information to Priscilla Lynch, P.O. Box 340, Saugatuck, MI 49453 or jplynch@iserv.net