Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Bag Making Classes

I'm always asked if I teach bag-making classes in other cities. The short answer is no. (The long answer involves things like family, other work commitments and the logistics of organising things like venues and equipment).

I design my patterns to be like a bag-making class instead. As anyone who has used one of my patterns will tell you, I load the instructions with lots of hand-holdy step-by-step diagrams, tips and explanations.

However - classes are lots of fun, and can teach you a whole lot more - especially if you're a doing kind of learner.
If you're looking for a class and you happen to live within cooee of Newcastle in NSW - you can always book into one of Gay's classes at Handmade Studio in Blacksmiths. Gay uses my patterns for her bag-making classes. Perhaps you could tie in a class with a weekend at the beach...?

See the timetable here... or contact Gay for more details. She's a qualified teacher, a super-talented textiles gal and great company.
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 8, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Wouldn't it be great if you could clone yourself and have bag making classes all over the country, on weekends and at all hours of the day?

    I'm looking forward to the one I'm booked in for even though I will be spending more time in the car traveling there and back than actually in your class!.

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  2. TaniaSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    OK, I'll stop complaining that you are at the opposite ends of the earth now. At least you're in the same state!

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  3. FionaSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    I agree - your patterns make things really, really easy. I live in Canada, so coming to one of your classes just isn't an option, but I've had very good results with the 2 patterns I've used so far.

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  4. NikkiSeptember 8, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Thanks for that feedback, Fiona. I can't access your email address through the comment link - but I needed to let you know how much joy it brings to hear from people who use my patterns and enjoy them. It makes it all worthwhile!

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  5. Gay McDonellSeptember 8, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Thanks Nikki!

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  6. KatherineSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    I need to start ordering your patterns since joining one of your classes in person isn't viable just now. (Much as I would love to come visit you and see your studio. Australia is top of my list of travel destinations.)

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I LOVE to read your comments and they brighten my day. I can't respond unless your profile has an email address attached, though... And some days I simply don't have time to respond.... but I respond in a telepathic sort of way to each and every comment.
xxx Nikki