Originally Posted by vschieve
Marciacp,
I don't know where Crowley TX is but next time you teach a class on this I think it would be worth the drive from Austin to attend!!! I have never attempted the Lone Star but your advice sounds perfect.
Crowley is only about 2 hrs north of Austin, straight up
I-35 North. We are right off the freeway, about 5 miles
South of Ft. Worth. You are so kind to say you would
come up here to take a class from me. It seems like
the quilt shops in our area are pretty much saturated
with teachers and most of the quilters in the area have
already taken about every class they want to. So, not
much need for classes, it seems (at least not the shops
closest to me). I have also taught classes in my home,
so if there were enough interest, I could do that.
To tell the truth, I could easily teach the technique in one day, because it is all in the cutting and pressing. However,
I have found that most students that are learning a new method like to have several classes so they can have someone to guide them through the whole process.
I do like what one teacher I have just learned about does - she teaches an all day class on the technique of cutting and making a block (Judy Neimeyer's techniques), then she makes herself available at the shop for three days the next week for anyone that wants to come and continue making the quilt, with her there to answer questions, etc. She charges $10.00 for each day someone comes for additional help. I think that is a great idea, and one I might use if I teach another class like the Lone Star that is more challenging. If I do teach another class, I'll let you know.
Have a Blessed Day!
Marcia