Good Ideas

 

linen placemats, woven for Magic in the Water

I always forget how much work it takes to bring a new idea into reality.  I look at the end goal and think - that looks like a good idea.  Forgetting the logistics of doing it.

You'd think that, by now, after years of dreaming big dreams I'd know better.  But apparently not.

I did it right from day one, deciding that weaving looked like a good idea.  Selling hand woven goods?  How hard could it be?

Heh.

I did it with the Guild of Canadian Weavers master weaver program.  That looks like a good idea.  How hard could it be?

Heh.

I did it with Magic in the Water.  Information on wet finishing was (imho) desperately needed.  How hard could it be?

Heh.

Selling 1000 copies?  Easy-peasy.

Heh.

I busted a gut making those good ideas become reality.  And, while I don't regret it (much), you would think I would know better than to come up with more 'good ideas' now, when I'm supposed to be 'retired'.

Heh.

So.  Study group.  How hard could it be?

Heh.

Herding cats.  Getting ducks in a row.  Butterflies to fly in formation. You'd think I would know better, right?

Heh.

So no, I won't do the study group on any other platform than Facebook.  If someone is completely averse to being on there, I get it.  But it's the platform that is available and it works for my purpose.

So no, I'm not going to set a price to participate.  It will be by donation via my ko-fi account.

The group is now set up and if anyone wants to participate they can let me know.  OR, people who are now members can invite others.  But I want this group to be interested in taking a deep dive into the craft.

I expect it to last between 10 and 12 months based around monthly Zoom presentations.

I expect to prepare/write a Power Point with the main points, then take questions.  When appropriate I will do demonstrations.  I bought a small white board and will Katie Porter when that is appropriate.

I mean, really, how hard can it be?

Heh.

Study Group

 

Ok, so there was enough interest in a study group that I have gone ahead and formed a group on Facebook.  It is hidden because I want to keep the group smaller and focused on the principles of the craft.  I want people with at least some background knowledge so that they can build on what they know.  Or newer but interested in more than just recipes.   People who want to take a deep dive into the craft.  This group is not meant to be a 'how to learn to weave' group, but 'how to weave better' group.  If you are a newer weaver but this approach rings your bells, message me and we can talk more about what I expect, and what I hope to offer.

As mentioned previously, it will be hosted through Facebook so if you are interested, send me a friend request (if we aren't already) so I can add you.  (A direct message would be good so I know that you want to join.)  Once we are friends, I will send you an invite to the group.  Once you accept that invite, you're in.

I will post resources and some 'things to think about' from time to time, but the serious content will be in once monthly Zoom meetings.  The link to the Zoom meetings will be posted under the Events tab of the group.  After the meeting, which I will record, render and upload to You Tube, the link for that will be posted in the FB group as well.  The You Tube videos will not be public but unlisted and only found by using the link.

This group is not meant to go on forever but may last around 10 to 12 months (Zoom meetings)

I have started an introductions thread.  As you join, please introduce yourself to the group.  

Any questions?  Email me.  laura@laurafry.com