The "conventional wisdom" about leaves and tallies is that you need to
make 1,000 of them before you can do them consistently and without fear
and trembling. That seems like an awful lot, but if you pick a project
(such as a handkerchief edging) that has a good amount of
leaves/tallies, by the time you finish it you'll be saying, "they're
just another thing...".
I have also encountered teachers who have very slyly cultivated a style
which keeps the student dependent on them. I won't take a class from a
teacher like that. The best teachers (in my opinion) are those who
freely share their knowledge, give you a list of outside resources
(i.e., books) that apply to the lace you're working, and also offer you
(in advance of the workshop) a choice of patterns to be worked so that
you will be working on something that pleases you and therefore will not
be boring. They do *not* tell you that the only way to do something
is the way they are teaching you to do it. (Good teachers acknowledge
that there are often multiple ways to accomplish something, and that the
one they like is... blah-blah-blah. And they will teach you to do it
this way, but not require you to master it.) They do *not* bad-mouth
other teachers, especially by name (the ultimate no-no!).
Clay
Sue Duckles wrote:
Morning All
Just to put in my 2 pennorth.... I started to teach myself around 3
years ago, from a book. the first piece of lace I produced was
abysmal! But.... I was proud of it! I then joined a couple of Lace
Group s and found that one of them had a class. I started going,
my challenge is that I can't attend every week due to other
commitments! (I now take Agnes, to both the class and to lace get
togethers, she takes me to lace fairs, and the Christine Springett
course in a months time) However, 3 years later and I've done torchon,
bucks (a little, it's not my favourite lace) beds (Love it!),
rosalibre and milanese. I'm not saying I'm competent,but I can just
about follow a pricking! I can start myself off most times and finish
ok, but do occasionally need help. I still go to the class, as we
have a good laugh, and if you do get stuck there's someone there to help!
Apart from that, both Arachne and Lace have introduced me to lots of
new friends! Help and advice is always there when needed. Thanks
Group!!
P.s.s.s. how many leaves do I need to do to 'get good'? Still
practicing!!
Sue in EY
On 2 Apr 2009, at 03:16, Susie Rose wrote:
Hello to One and All! 4 years on torchon! I teach an 8 week course on
torchon! Then we get together again and I show them other types of
bobbin lace. IF they feel ready to go onto something new. Or if they
feel they need some extra classes, or another variety of bobbin lace,
then we will do that. I know how to make 6 different varieties of
lace besides bobbin lace. So we continue on. I cant get over that, 4
years! Ill also teach them how to design their own lace. Id like to
get the baby birds out of the nest. Hugs, Susie Rose
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