Self-Paced, Fun & Informative

  • Weekly Progress Report

    An automatic weekly progress report is sent each Sunday to help scouts stay on track. Scouts receive approximately 6hrs of step-by-step lessons with Ms Mucha as their on-demand guide. Engaging and convenient self-pace merit badge courses.

  • Lessons

    This course provides scouts a better understanding of textiles, and how they can help reduce our landfills of unwanted apparel. Course Supplies: Five Garments with care label and content info(2-natural, 2-manmade, 1-cellulosic) , Pencil, Paper, Printer, Magnifier or A Magnifying Phone App .

  • E-mail Policy

    The email provided at registration receives the weekly automated textile merit badge progress reports, and zoom reminders for Individual Wrap-Up meeting. REQUIRED: Scouts must CC a Guardian or a Leader on all emails sent to Ms. Mucha.

Increase Environmental Awareness

Scouts receive a better understanding of natural verses man-made fibers & fabrics, and how apparel is one of many ways to reduce our carbon footprints.

Course curriculum

  1. Course Info/Timeline

  2. Req.1: Importance of Textiles

  3. Req. 2: Characteristics of Fabric

  4. Req. 3: Fabric Construction

  5. Req. 4: 10 Textile Terms

  6. Req. 5: Natural verse Synthetic Fibers - Ecological Concerns

About this course

  • $10.00
  • 41 lessons

BEFORE YOU ENROLL

Complete Required Step 1

Step 1: REQUIRED - ALL Scouts must have Scoutmaster approval to begin working on this badge. Step 2: ENROLL - Scouts gain access to a Self-Paced Course.  A Guardian must be present for Individual wrap-up video conf. meeting(s) and a guardian's email must be provided when registering with a scout email for use on email communications. Step 3: SELECT - Sandra Mucha as your Art Merit Badge Counselor in SCOUTBOOK to receive credit for this course - OR- A BSA Identification No. Is required to email the completed blue card pdf file.
ENROLL

FAQ

  • How long do we have to complete the course?

    No Deadline!! Scouts BSA members receive a timeline that helps to plan a for 1-2 week completion rate. A automated progress report is emailed each Sunday until completed. Scouts are required to watch the initial orientation and to book a 15 min wrap - up video conference with a guardian present. Scout appointments are offered each Wednesday Evening.

  • Are lessons submitted via email?

    No. All lessons are entered into the online teaching platform. This frees Ms. Mucha up to work in here art studio. Plus, she loves teaching and helping here weekly art students while raising our own scout.

  • Are supplies included?

    Supplies are not included. Scouts will gather items from around the house for this course: Pencil, Paper, Magnifying glass, Recycled Shoe Box (no lid), Scissors, Ruler, Popsicle Stick ( or a Ruler works.), Sharpened Pencil, Tape, Yarn for warp direction. Note: Scouts may use alternative items such as paper, long enough stems, or shredded fabric strips woven into your fabric design too. Be creative!! Fork, Recycled Gift Card, Garments and the necessary fabric types needed will be discussed in Req. 2.

Guiding units across the nation and beyond since Spring 2020

Current Reach: 34 States, Puerto Rico..

Creating together thus far with over 18 states and Puerto Rico.

Testimonials

Thank you for what your doing Sandra Mucha! For anyone trying to get all 138 merit badges or just textiles you need to work with her its super easy to use. I only had a slight issue with one of the requirements but I was able to understand a little bit later.

My daughter took Ms. Mucha's class. So good!!! Ms. Mucha was great and is a professional in the Art world, PRICELESS!

"Ms. Mucha provides a great escape virtually allowing my scout to stay on track with her professional step-by-step online course. We appreciate the weekly progress reports, and my scout really enjoyed the art appreciation and art lessons too!"

My son took this Merit Badge class from Sandra and enjoyed it very much! Highly recommend! Our Scout takes a ton of online merit badges right now. This has been one of the most quality merit badges he has done!

“Our Daughter is very much enjoying your class and cannot wait for more fun artwork! She continues drawing and coloring at home too.”

"Our son is doing well in your class, and he is very excited about sharing with us the projects he’s worked on. He’s even shown more (than previously), interest in working on projects at home."

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Scouts may enroll at anytime. Please note a different email is required per account when enrolling multiple scouts. ✨ So, while you're having a blast exploring all the awesome stuff I have to offer, know that your contribution is like giving a high-five to the creative wizards behind the scenes who keep the adventure going!.

About your Instructor

Committee Member | WB 132 | YPT Certified | Merit Badge Counselor | Pack 2007, Richardson, TX

As an accomplished Artist, Art Instructor, and Scout Leader, I proudly operate a studio and art gallery from the comfort of my home. I am thrilled to extend my expertise to offer virtual art merit badges, utilizing a self-paced, step-by-step teaching format. Get ready to unlock your artistic potential under my expert guidance! Lessons are tailored to help scouts succeed, while guiding them in a friendly and secure virtual online course. **A guardian must be present during individual badge wrap-up meetings.**
Art Merit Badge Counselor, Arist Sandra Mucha, Dan Mucha, Cub Pack leader, Arrow of Light Scout