Dear Lyn, I sent you a email with the details / tips for a successful "hands on" teaching of the fish.
You asked about a bobbin........our group has used wood clothes hanger (the single piece of wood divide). They are sold in packets at hardware stores. We did not give out free bobbins, but did have a notebook to get name, address, phone and email address to send invitation to our next meeting and to set up a beginners' group of free lessons. Also, many people asked up for a "supplier" list. We had some grandmothers and divorced dads that were willing to purchase needed supplies because they saw how interested their kids were in making bobbin lace. Just thinking about possibilities in regards to ideas to reach kids and adults: Historical society during school trip days (contact historical society to find out dates and times that they are scheduled) Festivals - all types - not just related to 1700-1900s. We need some modern State Fairs County Fairs Cutural Centers Community College - Art Department Fiber Art Department of Museums Sewing Stores Quilt Stores Embroidery guilds Girl Scouts - there are badges to be earned with sewing/craft. Boy Scouts - badges related to home skills I like the contest idea.....maybe we could do that on an IOLI level for Kids? Maybe our groups would foster more kids for the contest. I have joined several European Guilds over the years and have found lots of "modern, creative" ideas for lace and patterns to share with my group. I do agree with the comment about teaching "design" to the younger generation. We need to think in terms of what excites them. Young Beginners need to learn to make completed items rather than strips of lace to keep their attention. Chris Brill-Packard - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
