Hi from Australia. Our conference runs 2 or 4 day classes with Wednesday being a day of rest or practice or time to explore the local environment. One can take 2 x 2 day classes or a 4 day class all week. In addition we offer short 2 hour classes at night which teach a small project or technique. Perhaps our smaller numbers in Australia are an asset in that it allows us to use schools for accommodation. Mostly our smaller numbers are our difficulty. Interesting comparisons. Our current school accommodation is quite comfortable and modern, with heating, secure and lockable rooms, well lit, elevators, warm carpeting, group sitting rooms, group kitchens for tea, coffee, and refrigerators and ensuite bathrooms and we feel very spoilt the way they look after us.
Annette, in Wollongong Australia -----Original Message----- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of lacel...@frontier.com Sent: Tuesday, 23 April 2013 5:55 AM Someone questioned how a person could attend many classes at a conference. I used to belong to a sewing organization that held an annual seminar for half a week. Most of the classes were 3 hours long so people could go to two a day. Commercial hotels are expensive. Schools usually are less expensive but have less luxurious rooms and facilities. Many schools can readily hold only a smaller size group than IOLI often has. Alice in Oregon ... where the sun finally came out but the wind is still chilly. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
