In a message dated 8/30/03 4:31:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< You people are definitely living in the wrong part of the world. I have a choice of 6 lace classes within 10 - 15 miles of where I live, a couple much closer than that. we will pay �28-50 ( about $35?) for a 10 week term this year, pensioners over 60 and other concessioners half price. Come north friends :) Jean in Cleveland U.K. >> ----- Dear Lacemakers, I was recently asked why I keep recommending videos for our remotely-located newbies in the U.S. There seems to be a misunderstanding of the distances we (Americans/Canadians/Australians) travel to study with a specific lace teacher, or even someone qualified to teach. Travel time can far exceed class time, and is very expensive. This discourages new lacemakers. The above note from Jean illustrates the vast difference between geography in European nations and in the U.S./Canada/Australia. It also illustrates the level of commitment to the subject of lace, or any other textile art. We can hope - but cannot expect - to be able to equal the opportunities available in nations where there is a long tradition of lacemaking. So, stand and cheer that we have very nice videos to help people who need visual instruction -- whether they are newbies to lace in general, or wish to learn a different type of lace. There are people who can learn from books, and there are people who need to be shown by example. I am old enough to remember when Americans made elaborate plans to travel to Europe and stay for an extended time to take lace lessons. Some of them thought of it as their only option. Aurelia recently mentioned she traveled out of her way to learn from Doreen Wright, and Doreen had a long-time student living with her. No videos then. Now, long-distance travel to study lacemaking is one of several options. We have videos. Our lace guilds have enough support from members that they can bring the teachers to our shores. How nice! Just thinking ... how wonderful it would be to have videos of lace legends like Doreen in our lace archives. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
