I have had a virtual workshop in bobbin lace, one on computer things (Ground Forge) and am now taking one in needle lace. Of course all workshops are a little different. Although I had received my modestly priced gooseneck smartphone holder from Amazon and had mounted it on the table next to my working chair I didn't end up connecting to zoom with my Iphone, the second camera, because it didn't really seem necessary for this particular class. In this class we received basic instructions and then couched the outline thread around the pattern which took almost all of the class. Although there was some discussion of the history of the lace and some examples were shown, there was ample opportunity for small talk, something that had been missing from the other classes which were so packed with instruction that idle talk, one of the most enjoyable parts of a lace class, was not possible. It was very pleasant hearing what others were experiencing with the pandemic and shopping woes, and for those on the west coast, fire woes. There was one thing that I had not anticipated, though. I always wear an unsightly magnifying visor when I work needle lace. So, I was working with those on. But, then the teacher would show us something on the screen using her model. I would have to whip off the magnivisor and then because there was no time to put on my glasses and I am very nearsighted, scrunch my face up close to the Ipad on a stand in front of me to see the example. Then, I would see a horrifying sight in the camera that showed me, namely a person who has not had her hair cut in 7 months, squinting at very close range into the camera. I was so close that only part of my face could be seen and that very blurry. So, I looked like a blurry hairy asymmetrical monster. I really hope no one took a screenshot. Very enjoyable class, nonetheless. Devon
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