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It's always best to look at the course description, class outline, supply list, and even the instructor's bio, before making a decision whether to take a class...online or in person.
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I have to give props to craftsy for their excellent service. One professor wasn't answering my questions so they gave me a refund and let me keep my class as well, so I will continue to use craftsy as I have enjoyed it
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I was very interested in signing up to "academy of quilting" until I saw the price - decided I'd rather spend the money on fabric. It does look as if they have good teachers.
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
(Post 6266023)
The Academy of Quilting is operated by Ruth Blanchet, a long time teacher at Quilt U with many additional accomplishments.
Here's her bio from AofQ http://www.academyofquilting.com/faculty/ruth-blanchet/ and her bio from QU (page down) http://www.quiltuniversity.com/meetfaculty.htm Some excellent QU teachers are moving to the Academy of Quilting, and some equally excellent teachers are not. Not all have decided yet. And, yes, of course it's international in scope. It is completely unfair to say the name of her teaching site sounds "very elite (sic) with quilt police". That's like saying Craftsy sounds unprofessional and sloppy. :hunf: |
I am very hesitant to take classes from a general teaching site that is run by someone who sells other things elsewhere (patterns, etc). I wonder how much autonomy Blanchet is going to give the other instructors after being in complete control of the curriculum of every class for so long.
One of the great things about Quilt University is/was that that's all they do/did, teach classes. No sales of anything hanging in the background somewhere and you never felt like they were recommending something in which they had a financial interest. I'm going to take one or two final classes before they close down. They will be missed, that's for sure. :( |
I took two classes on QU from Nancy Chong on appliqué. They were very well done. No videos like Craftsy but pages and pages of detailed instructions and diagrams as well as teacher availability for questions. I found them both to be very good. I don't know if the new site will be like this or more video oriented.
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I really don't see the advantage of paid classes. There are hundreds of free ones on u-tube and I found a lot of very helpful ones there. You can put them in your "favorites" for repeat viewing if you want to.
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This sounds interesting.
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Dunster, I fell in love with your quilt. I just purchased the pattern. I agree quilters need both kinds of websites. I enjoy Craftsy classes and I plan to take Academy of Quilting when a class appeals to me. We are so blessed to have the resources to pursue our passion.
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