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Historical Embroidery News...

Medieval Goldwork Course re-run?

2/11/2020

22 Comments

 
Wow, my course filled up within three minutes last night. That's brilliant for me :). But I do realise that quite a number of people, unfortunately, missed out. Many of you have sent me an email to ask when the course will re-run, if they can be put on the waiting list or if they may attend without a kit. I have emailed all of them individually but I think it would be a good idea to publish the answers here as well.
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First: Will there be a re-run of the course? Honestly, I don't know yet. The interest is there and this is not the problem! But sourcing the materials during a pandemic is. Although I started placing orders more than a month ago I cannot ship out the kits today. Normally, Zweigart linen fabric is on next day delivery as it is being produced here in Germany. As it did not arrive more than a month ago, I started calling them. The phone wasn't picked up for days. Finally, they emailed me to say that delivery will not be before the middle of November! Still plenty of time to send out the kits :). Another example: paint produced in Germany. To get 15 tubes, I had to order from five different sources. One source being particularly cheecy as it turned out they did not have the stuff and had to order in from the manufacturer! Brushes the same thing. Some silks too. And, oh yes, the freshwater pearls too. Even with a four months period between ordering the materials and the start of the course, I probably could not have sourced all materials for more than 15 kits.

Second: Will there be a waiting list? No there won't. Because of the above pointed out supply difficulties I simply cannot say if the course can run again in its present form. And I do not want to give out promises I cannot keep.
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Thirdly: Will you allow students to attend without a kit? No, I won't. From the questionnaire send out after the Imperial Goldwork Course it became clear that students did not like the fact that there was no kit. Sourcing your own materials during a pandemic (and even without!) is a nightmare. They also stated that the small classes on Zoom were a blessing and very much appreciated. I, as a tutor, never liked larger classes. You have no idea what some people are up too when you turn your back on them for only a very brief moment :). For 'live and in the flesh teaching', I limit the numbers to about 10. When organisers push me to take on more, I am not a happy bunny. As a student, I do not like to sit in big classes either. I am far too polite :). The ones who scream the most and the loudest get their money's worth of teaching. I, as a student, end up figuring it out for myself. No matter how experienced the teacher is, there is a limit to the number of people you can teach successfully.

So what is the way forward? As long as the pandemic rages: take it step by step and don't plan too far ahead. I don't know about you, but I found these past seven months exhausting! Learning so many new things in such a short span of time. Not knowing if I would be able to find a way to earn money when all the teaching was cancelled was scary. The many extra hours and worries took their toll. My body didn't like me punishing it that much and started to rebel. My body is way wiser than I am! I stopped working all hours, set some boundaries and I quit Instagram. Instead, I try to make sure that I get enough exercise, work on my art (I haven't seen St. Nick in over a year!) and support my husband as much as I can as he is presently swamped in work.

What that will mean for you? Excellent news in fact! It means that my head is free again to come up with fresh ideas for future classes. But the classes will not be taught back to back. There will always be enough breathing space for me in between classes. I need that. I am not a machine.

So get on my mailing list for my newsletter and keep an eye on this blog for announcements of future courses. They will always have limited spaces and come with a kit. This will ensure that you don't have the stress of sourcing hard to get items and in class, you will not have to shout for attention either :).
22 Comments
Kathleen Griffiths
2/11/2020 10:31:05

I was one of the ones who wasn't lucky enough to get on your course and am very disappointed. I was so looking forward to the information on the background behind the stitching.
Regards
Kath

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
2/11/2020 17:35:50

I am so sorry you missed out, Kath! Let's hope it all goes to plan and the course will see a re-run.

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Marina Berts
2/11/2020 10:55:18

Hi Jessica,
I'm so happy for you that the course filled up so quickly! I'm also one of those who were too late for signing up, so I really look forward to a re-run whenever that may be - or perhaps an e-book? Anyway, good luck gathering all the materials for the kits, and keep us posted on how the course is going! That'll make most of us really eager to participate next time, won't it?! Big hug, keep safe!
Marina

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Emily
2/11/2020 14:05:38

I second the e-book suggestion!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
2/11/2020 17:37:27

It certainly is an interesting idea, Emily!

Dr. Jessica Grimm link
2/11/2020 17:36:58

Thank you, Marina! And I am really sorry that you missed out too. The eBook is an interesting idea :).

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Nancy Anne White
2/11/2020 12:50:19

As always, your care in creating a high quality learning experience with the best materials is first and foremost. How exciting for those who are enrolled. I look forward to hearing about how the class goes.
Such a relief to hear you’ve found a better balance. Blessings.

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
2/11/2020 17:38:09

Thank you Nancy Ann!

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Darcy Walker
9/11/2020 23:31:06

How stressful for you but how great for the fortunate 15 in your class. I missed but will look forward to whatever you do next. Please take care of yourself and take your tome on things. So glad I was able to take your last class. Wishing you the best. Darcy Walker

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Dr Jessica Grimm link
10/11/2020 09:08:29

Thank you, Darcy! I will :).

Annelies Englram link
2/11/2020 12:57:35

Oh Mist,
I was really looking forward to your course and I hope there is an other one in the future. All good luck for you and
best wishes
Annelies

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
2/11/2020 17:38:53

Thank you, Annelies!

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Carrie Eddy
2/11/2020 13:13:51

Jessica - thank you for providing the above “next steps” blog. Indeed, this pandemic has, and will continue to, imposed many hurdles for everyone. Even more so when resources (such as we stitchers seek) were difficult to locate before there was a pandemic. It is so important that you take care of your self and your family. And congratulations on your successes so far!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
2/11/2020 17:39:44

Thank you, Carrie! Looking forward to having you in class :).

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Mabel
2/11/2020 13:40:46

Hoi Jessica, wat super dat je cursus met de snelheid van het licht zo snel volgeboekt zat. Heel veel succes en let goed op jezelf veel liefs Mabel.

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
2/11/2020 17:40:18

Dank je wel Mabel! En ga ik zeker doen :).

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Rachel link
2/11/2020 15:50:55

I'm glad you are being wise and guarding yourself, and still happier to hear the class sold out!

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
2/11/2020 17:40:47

Thank you, Rachel!

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Brenda Sparrow
2/11/2020 18:47:36

Jessica
Many thanks for your explanation. 3 minutes to sell out shows how high the interest is in this specialist area. I will hope for another course when things are back to normal!
I'm sure you are right to keep numbers low. Like you I have experienced courses when one demanding pupil makes life difficult for the tutor and the other students!
Best wishes and stay safe
Brenda

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
2/11/2020 19:05:55

Thank you, Brenda!

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Karin
2/11/2020 21:21:02

I had it in my cart, finished entering Credit card info, hit order & it was gone :(
I'm sorry I didn't get in.
I would love to see this information available as an e-book!
I am Very Happy that you are setting limits & taking care of yourself. I think this is wearing on all of us! I was looking forward to all the information that you were going to share. Please publish an e-book when your class is over.
Take Care

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Dr. Jessica Grimm link
3/11/2020 14:33:21

Thank you, Karin! And I am sorry you didn't get in!

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