First lessons to a man!
I gave my first quilting lesson to a man this morning. We spend 2 1/2 hours cutting sewing squaring up and making a few 8" 9 patches. By the end of the lesson he had learned the basics how to thread and operate my sewing machine (his wife's is off limits at this time). How to use scissors only on fabric. (He had to buy and bring his own). How to use the "dangerous" rotary cutter, rulers and cutting mat. He thinks for now he will stay with scissors as he believes he is to much of a jokester to be safe with the rotary cutter. I told him, "fine by me". I told him my scissors are off limits at all time hahhaha... He had a great time and was so happy with the pot holder he made. It was fun teaching a man the basics and see how much fun he was having while learning. I think he is planning to make a baby blanket for the new addition to his family due in December 2019. He left here just a bit ago beaming ready to show off his accomplishments!
I have taught a few basics to my grand daughter and forever teaching myself new things. The board is the best way to pick up new things. Right now I have 3 seperate projects in the making since I have become active here again. I am loving every minute of it too.
I can't wait for our next lesson. I gave him a list today of the basic tools he needs to get the best results. Hopefully he will feel more at ease with the rotary cutter next time.
I have been asked to share my knowledge from time to time like this but not really formal classes. It is easy to go from individual to teaching a class of maybe 5-10. I have been ask by the local school district to consider a class or two in the future. I know there has to be folks here that have made the plunge other that those of our number that do classes at the LQS.. Any ideas would be helpful. BTW I have never taken a class myself (ever).