06-18-2022, 02:21 PM
(06-18-2022, 04:19 AM)cannongal Wrote: Otherwise known as making a deal with the devil...
Our local rec offers 'enrichment ' classes, they basically hobby classes, but without grades. My grandson wanted to take a woodcarving class, which was something like 200 bucks for 8 weeks of classes.
I am known for sewing in my area, so the rec director said if I agreed to teach a basic sewing course, they'd let the grandson take the woodcarving class for free (I'm all for free shit)
Let me tell ya, high school home ec isn't what it used to be, I know that I graduated back in the 80's, but at least they taught us how to sew and cook.
Yesterday, I spent an hour with 6 adults, and I was ready to pull my hair out. I figured they knew how to thread a needle, but I was wrong. I figured that they knew how to sew a button, but I was wrong. Who knew that the class would end with someone taken away by ambulance???? And how do you not realize that you are sewing your shirt and pants together? I felt like I was in an episode of the 3 stooges!
I'm supposed to bring my machines in 2 weeks, and I don't think they are ready to handle scissors yet.
The goal is supposed to be a pin cushion, and a tote bag in 8 weeks. Eep!
Basic survival skills = 0. Good luck, CG!