Re: [lace] Teaching lace.
Hi Kathleen and Spiders I can agree whole-heartedly with the last paragraph. I was talking at a Lace Day, when I was taking the Lace Circle goodies around, with a very respected tutor - she told me that whilst teaching, I shoud NEVER teach students how to start, and how to finish. The reason for that is, that the students have to keep coming to classes if they can't start or finish, and that, in her words, 'keeps bums on seats' and keeps the classes going! ( I had previously said that one of my classes was being sadly depleted by people moving away, or finding other hobbies, and she told me this in an effort to be helpful, and keep my class numbers up - but I was horrified!) However, take care, and may your pins never bend. Carol - in North Norfolk, UK. 'Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.' - Original Message - From: Kathleen Harris ec...@cix.co.uk To: 'lace' lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Teaching lace. The worst teacher I have heard of was the one a friend of mine started with. She did not let her students start or complete a piece themselves. She began every piece, and finished every piece. My friend came out of that class able to make lace but unable to move forward. Luckily she found a better teacher and became an excellent lace maker - but only because she was determined and passionate about lace. Kathleen Berkshire, UK --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com/ - 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/ - 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/
Re: [lace] Teaching lace.
I was very disappointed at first when our classes folded because of numbers going down because they put the prices too high. But it was a blessing in disguise, because before when I had a problem I just asked my tutor and she put me right, but with no teacher I had to sort out my own problems and found I was learning far more about lace by simply thinking harder about it instead of saying how do you? Sue M Harvey Norfolk U.K. Sent from my iPad - 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/
Re: [lace] Teaching lace.
Well done Sue, but unfortunately not everyone is as positive and determined as you. I know that not all the people who were in my classes and who dropped out one or two at a time, over several price raises, are still making lace. I am still seeing many of the ones who were able to hang in until the end, when the both price shot up and concessions were removed at the same time, but the ones who left earlier have mostly disappeared from my circle. I do agree with what you are saying though as I was originally self taught, and when I first went to classes I found it very strange when people just chatted while waiting for help, instead of trying to work out what to do. I now see people monthly and it's a good compromise for all as they have to think for themselves a bit or they can't do anything for a long time, but if they are seriously stuck they know help is coming. Jacquie in Lincolnshire - 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/
Re: [lace] Teaching lace - UK background checks
That'd be about right volunteers would have to pay themselves I can foresee people not bothering to volunteer at all!! School crossing patrols for instance... only work 5 hours per week termtimes only and they'd have to pay for the check?? Can we really see that working? Back down off soapbox Sue (Lollipop Lady in North of UK) On 29 Jul 2013, at 18:45, scotl...@aol.com wrote: I seem to remember it was said that people required a background check for each class/group taught in different locations. This morning, in the church coffee lounge I was told the system has changed. You can find out about it on: www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs - 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/
Re: [lace] Teaching lace - UK background checks
Volunteers do not pay now: I said specifically 'no cost to volunteers'. Employers pay for their employees. My niece has just graduated in radiography (with first class honours and student of the year prize; I'm so proud I have to boast, given the problems she had) and is having a background check done now. If she was expected to pay for it I would have heard all about it, believe me, as she is so hard up. Her employing Health Board is footing the bill. In the early days of background checks my local council paid for them for teachers, assistants, dinner ladies and crossing patrol people as well as for us reading volunteers. I see no reason for that to have changed. I assume the self employed -e.g. private music teacher - pay for themselves. Patricia in Wales -Original Message- From: Sue Duckles s...@duckles.co.uk To: scotlace scotl...@aol.com CC: lace lace@arachne.com Sent: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:53 Subject: Re: [lace] Teaching lace - UK background checks That'd be about right volunteers would have to pay themselves I can foresee people not bothering to volunteer at all!! School crossing patrols for instance... only work 5 hours per week termtimes only and they'd have to pay for the check?? Can we really see that working? Back down off soapbox Sue (Lollipop Lady in North of UK) On 29 Jul 2013, at 18:45, scotl...@aol.com wrote: I seem to remember it was said that people required a background check for each class/group taught in different locations. This morning, in the church coffee lounge I was told the system has changed. You can find out about it on: www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs - 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/
Re: [lace] Teaching Lace to Children
Hello All Our group here in East Yorkshire have been demonstrating lace today and are back again tomorrow, at a Garden Centre in Dunswell, just outside of Hull. This morning we had a lady who was very interested, and we're keeping our fingers crossed that she takes it further... while she was chatting to Maureen, her son of around 14 was eyeing up the practice pillow after showing him what to do, we set him the challenge of finishing off the small piece of lace that was on there just a small 'fish' shape he finished it and was extremely proud to be able to take it home!!! With any luck it will stay with him for the rest of his life, that he CAN do something like this!!! Sue in a hot, sticky, East Yorkshire - 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/
