It's been a while since my last post. I've been quite busy, traveling to Europe during the summer (it was a bitter sweet visit, though) and had been working quite a bit after I got back - six new designs coming up in spring. A bit more on that in upcoming posts.
Right now I am working on setting up my own knitting and crochet workshop studio where I am going to offer knitting and crochet on-line classes. I am very excited about the prospect when I think of all the possibilities of an on-line course can offer to knitters and crocheters out here cyberspace.
Last week I started taking an on-line class (very much the same format I am going to be offering) for teachers to learn how efficiently run this kind of venture. Stefanie Japel is the teacher of that class; and she is terrific. Many of you have probably heard of her; she has published a couple of knitting books (looove them!) and she also has quite a successful on-line presence. I am also enjoying being in the classroom with other designers and teachers. We don't get much of face-to-face interaction otherwise, so this is a wonderful opportunity for us to get together.
This past few days I have been also building the on-line classroom web site. The classroom will be fully interactive with instructional videos, PDF handouts, forums and live chats, so it will have a feel of real life classroom. It will have so many advantages over a real-life classes:
- students will have access to all the materials 24-hours a day for the duration of the class (about 3 - 4 weeks)
- students can review materials over and over, until it's clear to them
- students can post in forums about their progress; ask questions; interact with each other
- students can participate in live chats with me and other students
- students can learn in the comfort of their home, or during a lunch break
- students can save time and money by not having to travel to a location
- - great for knitters/crocheter who don't have access to LYS
- - great for moms who can study the evenings or during children's nap times
- students can produce a finished project by the end of the class!
I am interested what you think about this type of classes and what kind of classes you would like to take on-line. Would you be interested in beginners classes, more advanced classes, technique or project classes? I have a few class ideas, but I am still interested in what you think and what you'd like to learn. Let me know.
2 comments:
This sounds like a wonderful idea! Online knitting and crochet classes with videos, PDFs, and live interaction are so helpful, especially for those who can’t attend in-person classes. I love how flexible and accessible you’re making learning. Best of luck with the new workshop and upcoming designs!
This is such a great idea and really well thought out. Online knitting and crochet classes feel perfect for reaching more people, especially with the flexibility and access you’ve described. The ability to revisit lessons and join live chats makes it feel very supportive, even remotely. I can definitely see beginners and project-based classes being especially popular for learners just starting out.
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