Re: [lace] when and where to teach children lace
Hi Anna et al, Talking about the library, I found a couple of students by just taking my lace into the Library, and making lace on several occasions. The library was keen to have me working there, saying that it was no different to students working away on their studies, but people were interested, and a gained three children for the children's classes, and two adults for 'one-to-one' tuition, so it was well-worth lugging pillows etc to the Library in the town. So - whatever we can do to promote lace-making, go for it!! Carol - in North Norfolk, UK. 'Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.' - Original Message - From: Anna Binnie l...@binnie.id.au .Subject: [lace] when and where to teach children lace Hi all Ive enjoyed the conversation here are a few hints learnt from experience If you want to teach lacemaking but your local school is not open to it, try the local library... - 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/
[lace] when and where to teach children lace
Hi all Ive enjoyed the conversation here are a few hints learnt from experience If you want to teach lacemaking but your local school is not open to it, try the local library. Some local libraries are happy to host a 1 to 2 hour session in one of their reading rooms. Sometimes they will allow you to use it for free as part of their normal activities. Youth clubs, church groups and other types of organisations that have a hall or suitable venue are worth an approach. Work as a group, teaching children can be exhausting and you need at least 2 people present just in case. Make sure you have the parents' mobile numbers as well. Try organising lace classes during school holidays but not the long summer one. If the children are off school for a week or 2 parents are less likely to go away and may welcome an hour or 2 off. Do not offer all day classes since you could be used as a cheap child care alternative. My group provided all the materials to the children and only charged a nominal amount. The pillows and bobbins stayed at the venue. This was more inviting for cash strapped parents. We held our classes during the holidays after Easter (our Autumn). We invited parents or carers to join the children for the classes. One of the grandmothers has joined our Lace group and is learning to help her grand daughter. I hope this helps Good luck Anna from a cold Sydney - 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/
