I discovered bobbin lace and began to learn in 1980, but life got in the way. I learned 3 times, the last time in 1999. I didn't take a class until 2004. I live in the US, so it is basically unheard of to have weekly lace lessons. You take a class for 2-3-4 days at a time, then go home and build on it. I depend on my lace group, which meets once a month, for help with problems, or to help others with problems. The advantage of taking classes is what information the teachers drop in little bits and pieces. Books are great, but there are things I have learned which I've never seen in books. "Look at your lace, not at your hands." "Keep your bobbins even." And of course the ability to solve problems with an expert, and someone to look at your work and see things that should be improved that you haven't noticed. This sort of thing will naturally improve your lace, and this stuff is never in books. It's spread by word of mouth. PLUS, talking and being with other lacem! akers is always a wonderful experience. They understand.
Lyn from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where Thanksgiving is over, I didn't go shopping, and now it's time to prepare for Christmas. And it's pouring rain outside. "My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails." Ann wrote: > >I’ve never had a lace teacher. I’ve learned from books and videos. >Will my lace not be as good as those who have had teachers. What are the >secrets that lace teachers pass onto their pupils? >Just curious. >Ann >UK - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
