Originally Posted by
peaceandjoy
While I agree that kits would be convenient, especially if a class is not taught at a shop, what if they are not to the students' tastes? Would people opt out of taking a class if they don't like the colors that would be used?
I took a class where we were told to bring our own materials, but the instructor also provided a kit. All the kits were exactly the same. I was very happy to use the provided kit to learn and perfect the techniques being taught, then I was very comfortable moving on to the fabrics I had purchased for the "real" project.
I think kits are a great idea. If your project is a big one, you don't have to provide materials for the whole thing. The kit can be one or two blocks, just enough to get people practicing and familiar with the project.