Re: [lace] good teachers

2013-10-23 Thread Valhalla Bee Farm
Good morning all - I'm interested in this reference to an internet correspondence course. Is this available for bobbin lace? I'm aware of what the EGA does for needlework and I believe SAGA has correspondence courses for smocking. Bobbin lace and tatting? Sounds interesting. Would appreciate

Re: [lace] good teachers

2013-10-23 Thread mdhowell
Subject: Re: [lace] good teachers Good morning all - I'm interested in this reference to an internet correspondence course. Is this available for bobbin lace? I'm aware of what the EGA does for needlework and I believe SAGA has correspondence courses for smocking. Bobbin lace and tatting? Sounds

[lace] Good teachers

2013-10-22 Thread Lyn Bailey
Good teachers abound, actually. Too many to really be listed. There are some rotten apples, but they are few, and word gets around. And even good teachers are not necessarily a good fit for all students. Good teachers can have bad days. You can learn something from everyone. Some more

[lace] good teachers

2013-10-21 Thread C Johnson
Hi All, I started on my own with Doris Southard's book, but after seeing a chance for an internet correspondence course, I jumped at it. I applied and was accepted. My teacher for Torchon, Advanced Torchon and Honiton was Judith Markham, an Australia Lacemaker, who I respect very much. Her

[lace] good teachers

2013-10-21 Thread Lorelei Halley
DORIS SOUTHARD Sheila Wells (great Honiton workshop and booklet) Geraldine Stott (has a very logical mind and her progressive Bucks lessons are just right.) Yo Pauwels (great on Flanders and Bruges. She showed me how to break Flanders down into units) I like logical minds that organize lessons in

[lace] Good teachers

2013-10-21 Thread Robin D
*Louise Colgan* hands down. Even if you don't think you want to learn Milanese she is worth taking from. She just really knows how to teach and inspire. Happy lace making. * * -- Never, ever, let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. Prove the cynics wrong. Pity them for they have no