Guild Age Limit???
#91
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,782
I am still searching for a guild that will talk about news, politics, science and all subjects dealing with quilts, fabric, and the arts . The ones I have visited as a guest, which has been a rare occurrence (professional working full time) dwell on adult kids, grandkids, medications, aches and pain - all of which I have nothing in common to share. Lol
i won't give up yet trying to find a guild that meets on a Saturday.
i won't give up yet trying to find a guild that meets on a Saturday.
#92
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,497
Teens can become members of my guild, but almost never do. I think that is fine, and would like to encourage the next generation to sew, especially since it is generally no longer taught in schools. A separate issue is really young children, 8 or younger. As far as I know, there isn't a problem with anyone bringing young children because they couldn't get a babysitter. I have never seen it. Anyone is welcome at my guild meetings as long as they have a personal interest in quilting. They have to be there for the right reason.
#93
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 327
My 2 cents -- address behavior not age.
I was about 5 or 6 when my mother took some knitting classes. She didn't have a babysitter so I went along. I was a quiet and shy child so it wasn't a problem for anyone. I only have a faint memory of going along. Mom probably had me take a book or some paper and crayons. But also, I was used to entertaining myself while my older siblings were at school and we didn't have close neighbors.
I can see where some workshops might be limited to over age 10 and actually quilting or even over 18 (adult only).
I was about 5 or 6 when my mother took some knitting classes. She didn't have a babysitter so I went along. I was a quiet and shy child so it wasn't a problem for anyone. I only have a faint memory of going along. Mom probably had me take a book or some paper and crayons. But also, I was used to entertaining myself while my older siblings were at school and we didn't have close neighbors.
I can see where some workshops might be limited to over age 10 and actually quilting or even over 18 (adult only).
#94
Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2
I think it would be a shame to limit based on age. My 10 year old mature and is excellent with a sewing machine but we are limited to taking classes or workshops together online because our local classes require participants to be older. When I was growing up, sewing and quilting was a multigenerational activity and I think that should be encouraged. don't get me wrong, I know my 6 year old would be a distraction and would not be interested anyway. I also know some 13 year olds that would be distracting. However, I think some of the child care coop that others have suggested or rules for removing disruptive children could accomplish the objective better than an age exclusion.
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