Originally Posted by
Jan in VA
WHY do so many beginners always want to start with a 5 tier wedding cake before they've ever baked something simple like brownies?????
I've noticed this hundreds of times in teaching over the years; most of the time it makes me just roll my eyes.
Jan in VA
Because they havent learned to fear the more difficult constructions.
The only issue is making sure they get the right instruction so they dont get discouraged.
I "suffer" from this affliction. BUT, I am honest with myself, if my skills are not up to my ambition YET, I am willing to step back and work up to my ambition. And when I teach, I generally tell people to try it, make a sample, see how you like it. Then teach them how to be the RIGHT kind of critical of their work, so that they can learn how to improve.