Originally Posted by
donnajean
My my sister got me into quilting back in 1996, she paid for me to take a class for a salpler type quilt. It was a total waste of time/money & I thought I was teaching the class as she did not take into account the non sewers who were taking the class. Some were still trying to figure out how to thread their machines. There are so many tutorial video's on the Internet now that I can't see the need for taking classes unless it insures the completion of a particular project or is for learning how to use a computerized sewing machine.
that was NOT the instructors fault, but the shops fault for allowing people to take a class beyond their skill level.
I have taught MANY classes at all levels and always, there would be a "newbie" who signed up because the quilt was pretty, but they had NO clue how to even wind a bobbin on their machine. Those people cause issues that keep the ones who came to learn from getting the FULL enjoyment out of class. Before anyone takes a class they need to know 100% for sure they are up to the skill level of the class....it is easy to bash a teacher who is not here to defend her course of actions, but it is hard to say, "boy, I guess I need more practice before taking a class in 60 degree angles"...or whatever....KNOW your skill level before signing up and you will save money and frustration!