passing it on
They really wanted to do it! A few weeks ago I gave a weaving demonstration in a class and afterwards some of the women asked me if I could teach them to weave. I said sure, but didn't necessarily expect it to happen, college being what it is. There are zillions of other things to do. But they really wanted to learn. They got together and found a time they could all come. Word spread and my tiny group of three turned out to be a class of six. They were great! Truly interested, and very bright. Some of them know how to knit and crochet, but only one had woven before. I feel as if I've done well by introducing them to weaving. At least four of them want to continue, which I think is wonderful. I can't help but remember the person who taught me this kind of weaving, and how important he was to me. I am grateful that I can pass on the knowledge to others. Hooray for teaching!
(this is Andean backstrap weaving-- they are learning complementary warp-faced weaves and making narrow bands).
4 new folks interested in weaving is a great accomplishment. What a fine way to have spent your free time.
Posted by: claudia | March 17, 2005 at 10:48 PM
I discovered your blog recently and have enjoyed reading and following your fibre adventures. It is great you have had a chance to teach weaving and that more students come to the class than expected. I hope they keep on learning and doing more weaving.
Posted by: lucette in ottawa | March 20, 2005 at 07:38 PM
Hi,
This is unrelated to your post, but I just thought I'd post on the link to the podcast I mentioned today:
http://scifiville.typepad.com/knitcast/
I still haven't listened to it yet, so I don't know how it is.
elizabeth
Posted by: ֵֵElizabeth | March 22, 2005 at 08:30 PM