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donnalynn2
March 11, 2006, 10:36 PM
First of all thanks for everyone's suggestions and encouragement.

Ok, well my first class was tonite and I had 5 of the 8 that signed up show up. The other 3 actually called earlier in the day to reschedule for the next class instead.

I am really glad I only had 5 as that was really more than enough to keep me going. I was running from person to person helping them every step of the way. 2 of the people had crocheted a tiny bit a long time ago but the others had never picked up a hook before. Everyone seemed to get the jist of it except one person. This girl was probably in her teens had a rough time. She was left handed and although I had another lefty who got the hang of it she didn't. She kept wrapping the yarn around the hook differently each time so her chains kept coming out crooked and twisted. Her mom who was also there seemed to get it and will be able to help her at home. They are both planning on coming back for more help during the next class.
Everyone was excited and had a great time. 2 hours flew by! 3 of the women were very interested in taking a more advanced class and are wanting to learn more and more so I'm really excited about this!

If not for all of you I never would have had the confidence to do this so my hats off to all of you!

Now to plan my classes in April. :devil

KellyA
March 11, 2006, 10:41 PM
I give you lots of praise for what you did. I have a hard time teaching my DD with glue and glitter.:lol :devil :lol You have been gifted with patience!!:c9 Good luck with the follow up classes and the next round of newbies:manyheart

dhaunae
March 11, 2006, 10:47 PM
Good for you, Donna, I'm happy to hear it went so well for you!

Shelleden
March 11, 2006, 11:32 PM
Good for you!! I knew you could do it! The fact that the 2 hrs. flew by means you were having as much fun as they were! Now, at your next class, you'll be a pro! :cheer :clap :hook

smyz64
March 11, 2006, 11:52 PM
That is awesome Donna! :cheer I'm so happy it worked and was a success. Just wait till next time. :clap

CraftyShannon
March 12, 2006, 12:29 AM
You must be a really good teacher for over half your class to want to take the advance classes! You should feel proud of yourself for a job well done!

auntbubbels
March 12, 2006, 02:31 AM
Good for you - what a great accomplishment!!! :cheer

BonnieCrochets
March 12, 2006, 05:20 AM
good for u donna !!!

artemis
March 12, 2006, 09:03 AM
Yeah!:clap:clap:clap
I'm glad it went well!
Now you can look forward to the next session with joy.

eurolyons
March 12, 2006, 09:14 AM
Oh Donna, congratulations! I'm so happy you had a great time and that all went well...I wish I could have been there in person...I'll be going home for a month next month and will be having my 2nd Crochet Bee with my family, adding, hopefully, a couple more people to the group...everyone so far is looking forward to it...

Good luck with your next class!

bythehook
March 12, 2006, 09:46 AM
Way to go, Donna!

yarncat
March 12, 2006, 09:59 AM
WooHoo,Donna!!:cheer

Becks
March 12, 2006, 10:45 AM
Hey Donna! Congrats on such a successful class! :clap

You have inspired me too! :hook I decided to teach crochet classes at our Michaels. I filled out all their paperwork and was accepted. :yay (They do a background check on you which takes 5-7 days).

Now I go in tomorrow to talk with the coordinator on sheduling some classes for April! I am also really nervous but I am soooo glad to read about your experiances.

I want to teach a class on the ripple stitch. It's my fave. :blush I suppose it would have to be for people who already know the double crochet stitch. Or people who could pick up on it quickly.

Anyway, thanks for posting your experiances! And please keep updating!
I'm glad someone posted a link to this from the older thread! I might have missed it!

croaganey
March 12, 2006, 12:06 PM
Great work, Donna! :cheer

croaganey
March 12, 2006, 12:07 PM
Congratulations, Beck! I'm waiting for my background check right now, too.

Donna, look what you've started! :P :D

Niccers
March 12, 2006, 12:41 PM
Awesome! I knew you would do great!

laffingliz
March 12, 2006, 02:20 PM
Congratulations on a success. I bet you are glad you did it! :cheer

kazily
March 12, 2006, 02:33 PM
Congrats on a great first class success Donna! Have fun planning your next class.

funkyreporter
March 12, 2006, 03:00 PM
OH, that's so wonderful!!!! It must have felt great when it was all over with, knowing it was a success! I love teaching (and learning). I actually felt inspired to inquire at my LYS that has a sign looking for a crochet/knit teacher, but I only do crochet and they want someone that knows both... Good for you!!!:cheer

Gran
March 12, 2006, 03:02 PM
Congratulations!

stormy
March 12, 2006, 11:40 PM
Congratulations!!:cheer

jacqui
March 13, 2006, 06:11 AM
Congratulations Donna you suprised yourself i knew you would but we knew you could do it! Keep up the good work!

Hounddog
March 13, 2006, 07:45 PM
Congratulations teacher. Now you won't be so nervous next time. I knew you could do it!
Darlene