> Taking a workshop class or course we expect to learn, but what does the different names suggest . Does it influence your choice? Should the name reflect the content?
My immediate thoughts are that a 'course' or 'class' are a series of lessons, given at regular intervals of maybe once a week, or once a month. A workshop makes me think of lessons given at a very intensive pace over a period of one, two or three days. Does it influence my choice? You betcha! While I may not be able to take classes because of distance or regular repeating fees, I might jump at the idea of a workshop, where I can more likely share travel cost, and have a concentrated time with an instructor nearby. > So should one expect to finish a project in a workshop? If the size of the piece is such that the techniques taught fit in one piece, yes! If the chosen piece for a workshop is a flower with 27 large petal and 8 leaves for the stem, each one containing the same techniques, no. So I guess the best answer is: it depends ;-)) > If you take a course should you expect some preparation and homework to achieve the goals of the course? How up-front should the students and teachers expectation be? If they are formal classes, and you pay a lot of money, yes, expect homework and be prepared to do your homework. If they are drop-in classes, homework is less important unless specifically assigned by the teacher. In this type of class I have found some people attend for the social aspect rather than to learn. Both students and teachers should be totally honest and upfront about their expectations. A teacher should also be able to tell a student to take a step back if the material proves too difficult and the student should be able to take that step back without getting upset (as an example of being upfront). > Why do I go? To get inspiration from some fellow lacemakers and dream about what I will be able to do one day. Sounds like the drop-in class is the way go for you, Linda! So, yes be sure your teacher knows this, and try to keep only those from their work who think like you ;-))) Just my two cents worth (and that ain't much these days ;-) Greetings from Beautiful British Columbia (where my magnolia is really beginning to show it's colour). Esther Perry - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
