I think there are a couple of other advantages to online classes. It might be possible to get teachers from far away to give classes in the Americas. Also, in Europe and Britain, where there are many more lace makers, weekly classes are common. Zoom plus a phone camera makes that relatively easy. I have often looks at Kantcentrum classes and wished I could take them, but when they are given once a week/month this is just too expensive. In person classes should never go away, but this is a new technology that could work to our advantage, especially in the Americas, where students are frequently very far apart.
Lyn from Lancaster, PA, where the weather has been cloudier than I would like, but the temperatures comfortable. Good weather for lacemaking with a pot of tea. "My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails." >Hello all, >I realize I need to clarify my response to the virtual lace classes. > As a student, I have a large monitor, such as a desktop, laptop, or iPad >in front of me to watch the demonstrations, and for the teacher to see me. >Then I have a second camera, such as a phone, mounted over my lace >pillow so the teacher can follow what I am doing, and give >instant feedback. >Hope this helps. >-Karen > >- - 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/
