On May 9, 2020, at 12:22 PM, Daryl Lancaster <theweaver@...> wrote:

On Tue, May 5, 2020 at 07:27 PM, Tien Chiu wrote:

But. That is pretty much the top of the scale, and only the top teachers are likely to make that on a consistent basis, because very few teachers are able to pack their schedules with three day workshops. Actually the *only* teacher I know of who is able to pack her schedule that much is Daryl Lancaster, who is a force of nature unto herself (and recently retired). 

Thanks for the kind words Tien!  But I do want to clarify, I'm far from retired!  I've just decided not to apply to conferences anymore.  I'm getting tired and pursuing online vehicles, so this thread was of interest to me.  I'm working on creating downloads of my patterns, a huge undertaking, and then hopefully followed by video learning.

I asked about this in Reno and was told that the no smoking rule did not hold there (Reno or Casino?). Not sure if this hold for the South.

Teresa

On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 9:43 AM bigwhitesofadog <sandra.eberhart@...> wrote:

At the last meeting of Complexity in Reno, I noticed that as I walked
through the hotel, in hallways a long way from the casinos, I kept
smelling cigarette smoke.  Just a whiff here and there.  I mentioned
this at a meal, and the conclusion that we came to was that with the
outside temp about 104, the inside temp about 68, the hotel was
recirculating the air with very little or no exchange of fresh air
from outside.  It is possible to recirculate air within a building and
keep it very clean; cleanrooms used for sterile filling and
electronics manufacture do this.  The cost and maintenance of this
equipment is far beyond what a hotel could manage.  I would imagine
that a hotel in Knoxeville, another city that is going to be very warm
in July, will have similar air handling equipment.  When I got the
email that Complexity had been canceled, I was saddened but relieved.
I will miss seeing all the people I would like to actually talk to and
have dinner with, but I would be very worried about my safety in this
crowded, confined environment.
Sandra

On May 8, 2020, at 6:18 PM, Jill Lynch via groups.io <jill_lynch@...> wrote:

Hi All

Can someone please tell me if Rugtalk is still active.  I am enjoying all the interaction about the possibility of Convergence Online Seminars.

Hope you are all well and managing to do some creative weaving.

Cheers

Jill (From Australia)

On May 7, 2020, at 7:40 AM, Pam <pam@...> wrote:

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[Reason: Correction: my website is Pampawltextiles.com. Thanks to those who know me and responded.]

I’ve been following the online teaching conversation for a few days. I’d like to tell you about a different scenario- the actual weaving workshops that have had to close down. 

 

I taught weave design for many years at several colleges in Philadelphia. I’ve also taught  8  week classes  at the Phila guild , the Newark Museum Workshop and  an 8 week concentration at Penland.

Since moving to Florida, in 2012, I’ve rented  space where I weave and to continue teaching 6 week classes  on loom.  I usually have 8-12 students in studio weekly. Some are beginners, others advanced and many have stayed for over 5 years. Each 6 week session is focused on a different structure or design concept.

 

These students are not only dedicated to learning what I have to offer each session, but learn from each other . Beginners are inspired by the advanced and the advanced are reminded of techniques and the beauty of simple weaving by the beginners. Everyone has learned to use a computer drafting program.

 

Since mid March, I’ve had to close my studio and we have been using Zoom  for class once a week  from 10-4 since every student has a loom at home ( except the beginners). The day before we meet , I send each student an e-mail with handouts for the  upcoming class for them to print out. During our 2 hr morning class session, I use  Powerpoint and  Pixeloom through Zoom to demonstrate  what I’ve sent them . Previous to class, they can send me their wifi files for me to check. On the afternoon of  class day , they can bring up their wif file with their questions that any of the students can see. I also do one-on one by appointment  on a different day. 

 

This seems to be working well for now though I find myself doing much more prep and talking than usual. Yesterday, I asked the students how they like online learning. They said they miss the  camaraderie but find they have more concentrated time without distraction to work on their class project at home. They also liked being able to hear other students  problems and watched as we "shared screens" to solve  them. When I mentioned that it may not be necessary to have a physical space anymore, they all panicked.They see this as temporary. One suggested that I rent them time in the studio to weave their projects that are not class related , setting up time slots so to keep the social distancing. They also have fewer yarns/ colors to work with  at home.   

 

I am concerned about the new or upcoming weavers. I have two who are waiting to start, but because of this virus, I can’t get physically close enough to teach them. They do not have looms at home.

Does anyone have an idea?

 

I am exploring teaching the next on-line class to  weavers beyond my studio and will post upcoming classes on my website pampawtextiles.com.  More than anything , I appreciate the students willingness to support the physical studio through taking classes online  so  we can all meet again in the future. 

 

Thanks to all who promote the fine craft of weaving!

Pam Pawl