The above sounds so much better than Living Workshop, don't you think? The latter is the English translation of 'Lebende Werkstatt' as used on the website of the Oberammergau Museum. Maybe, they should spice things up a little. After all, I am not a Granny sporting needle and thread either! Anyways. You probably guessed it already, this summer, I am part of the Lebende Werkstatt in the Pilatushaus in Oberammergau. You can see me stitch on a wide variety of projects from Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00h-17:00h each afternoon during weeks 20, 23, 25, 31 and 38. Apart from me, you will be able to see wood carvers, reverse glass painters, potters, lace makers, weavers and the like. Best of all: you can bother us totally free of charge! I vow to drink plenty of chamomile tea so that I won't become impolite when asked the same question again and again :). No, in earnest: I look forward to promote hand embroidery and craftsmanship in general during these weeks. It is so important that we and our craftsmanship are visible. After all, how else can we instill a love for these time-honoured skills in the generations to come? How about you? Do you like to show off your skills and promote the art of embroidery at fairs and markets? Or do you like to visit such events and see artisans in action? What are your favourite events? Please share your thoughts below. And do drop in at the Pilatushaus!
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Karen
16/4/2015 12:59:46
I hope you don't take offence. Your English is fantastic and I enjoy your blog, but please look up 'bugger' in the dictionary. I'm sure it doesn't mean what you think it means.
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17/4/2015 01:11:30
Dear Karen,
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Karen
19/4/2015 06:00:39
Don't worry, I didn't take offence. I had a good giggle and a moment reflecting on varying standards of public decency. I'm not convinced about the urban slang, though. In the passive form, yes, that does work. Hence, 'The Hedgehog can't be buggered at all', in Terry Pratchett. All the humour is in the ambiguity. However, the active form with a direct object doesn't seem at all ambiguous. Anyway, in the great scheme of things, it doesn't matter. Enjoy your sewing!
annelot steneker
19/4/2015 14:12:58
4 weken geleden samen met 5 andere handwerksters mbo leerlingen diverse handwerktechnieken geleerd (basics) . daarna mochten ze een moderne variant/product verzinnen: zo inspirerend waar ze mee kwamen! geeft je een totaal andere kijk op je eigen werk! Dus ja, je ambacht doorgeven is ontzettend leuk
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20/4/2015 13:28:30
Wat een leuk verhaal Annelot! Morgenavond komt er een groep dames bij mij aan hun projecten borduren. Ik ben heel benieuwd wat ze allemaal meebrengen. Sommigen hebben bij mij een workshop bretels gedaan en anderen een workshop monogrammen. Gaat vast heel gezellig worden!
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