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| Workshop Woolies |
Developing a connection with clients
has always been important for me. I like to know what it was about
the piece that moved them to make the purchase or why it spoke to
them. Knowing my clientele isn't always easy. Selling through shops,
online, or even a show doesn't always allow for interaction.
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| Wooly Table Mat |
Several years ago I started teaching
wool applique workshops for a local wool event. It was a great way to
really spend some time with people who enjoyed my work and wanted to
learn more through my sharing of designs, techniques, and materials.
Over the years I have held many and
various workshops although not on a regular basis. With raising a
family, time was limited, but now I have begun developing and
scheduling more workshops . This past year I held three local wool
applique workshops. The response was wonderful and I reconnected with
students from previous classes and had new students as well. Everyone
was enthusiastic and came prepared to learn and create.
Workshop Design
Some of the workshops I develop are the
result of a requested design or a piece of mine that someone wanted
to stitch. Each year I try to offer an original workshop to stitch a
piece that was designed for that class. Some of my best-selling items
I currently do not hold workshops for such as the wooly boxes.
Workshops can be tailored to fit the
needs of the group such as space, time, number of students, and cost.
I have a list of past workshops to choose from or we can start with
something new.
Cost
The cost of each workshop varies
according to size, length, and complexity of the project. Another big
factor is travel. I am willing to travel. There are two ways to get a
quote started for the cost of a workshop.
1. A group has a budget in mind per
person/ group as to what they want to spend, and I will work within
that budget.
2. A group sees a workshop I have done
and would like to request it.
3. A group sees one of my pieces and
would like me to develop a workshop to teach it.
Once one of those options are chosen, I
will give you the cost for each student based on materials, time, and
travel.
The Book
As my wool applique book is due out
June of 2015, I will be developing several of the projects as
workshops. There will be more information about those coming later.
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| Wooly Pocket 2014 Workshop |
