Patti25314

I meant that to be Both sides of the smack up the side of the head!

Lyncat

This reminds me of first grade. When it was finally my turn to read aloud, I was reading way ahead in the back of the Dick and Jane reader and never knew what page I was supposed to be on. I've never been too great in sewing classes. I learn what I think is useful to me and tend to do my own thing or don't work on my own project and go around helping others. Oh well, it's still fun to hang out with everyone.

captlynhall

I have only taken one class and had so much fun. Our teacher was really good, and supportive, but honest in a diplomatic way. I would hate for one bad experience to taint any ones attitude to taking live classes. I do so enjoy the tutorials on Missouri Star Quilt Co. and use their information regularly, but the time spent with other quilters, new and somewhat experienced, was worth every penny. I can't wait to take another.

Silver Needle

Amen. Luckily I have a small quilt guild and another group that just gets together and sews that aren't like that. The others I avoid like the plague unless I really want to learn what is being taught. But I always have a prepared reason for leaving early if necessary cuz as some one else said more politely when I've had enough I'm out of there. I'm German and I'm old, that's my excuse and I'm stickin to it!

stitchnstuff

basically, i would have asked the teacher to step out and told her that sarcastic remarks makes for an environment that is not condusive to learning and afterall.. isn't that what this is all about? awful, some people are talented, but not teachers.

Dolphyngyrl

Thats kind of a bummer, all my classes and teachers are great. I would say to those who have had a bad experience don't give up. I would like someone said to just avoid that group for classes, go to a different shop or teacher

ctipton

I have bad luck with classes,,, Do like the apology though liz I'll have to remember That ...Actually I think I remembered that at a class and was not invited back for the next class.. MY BAD

quiltmom04

As a teacher, it IS hard to find a good balance of what everyone knows. Sometimes quilters take a class just to socialize, and they really don't NEED instruction. Others are such beginners, I've had to help them thread the machine! It makes teaching the class very difficult, because what ends up happening is that you seem to have to teach an indivudual class for each student as they progress to the next step. I don't want to bore students to death, but also don't want to leave others behind. I've taken classes, too where I am much faster than the rest of the class, and it does makes it frustrating. Sometimes, in that instance, i will work on several of the class project at one time so i can keep working, and not just waiting. As my skills have gotten better over the years, I find I don't take nearly so many classes because there ARE a lot of things I can figure out on my own.

Yakkity

I much prefer taking classes through Craftsy for quilting and sewing. I find they are worth the $ ( I buy them when they are having a sale). I can go at my own speed and have it repeated when and if I want to. I can go ahead if I don't need that area of teaching. Plus no one bugs me if I don't do it their way or if I put a different spin on things.
They are available if I need them. it just works for me and the way that I learn.

pdcakm

have had both kinds of instructors mentioned, ie: can't deal with behinders or aheaders. also, have had many instructors who recognized the different levels and were able to help everyone. different people with different skills. regardless of the instructor i just try to keep a positive attitude, get as much as i can from them, then go home with a new project.
just took a class from anelie belden on her thoroughly modern dresden. great instructor, great project. she gave group instruction, worked closely with each of us at our own level. for those who got each task done early she would come by and give additional instructions. for those who were struggling she would come to them and give additional help. love my new dresden plate table topper and plan to do more.
hope you find an instructor you enjoy. keep trying as there is lots to learn out there.