[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
slery
slerythema at gmail.com
Tue May 5 05:53:40 UTC 2026
ReNae,
I am curious where you get free kits from? Is there some resource that
provides them?
Cindy
On 5/4/2026 12:08 PM, ReNae Anderson via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:
>
> I will add my two cents, for what it is worth. đ
>
> I rarely attend any classes, due to many factors, including  the
> following.
>
> * The time of the class, as I am not in eastern time and often the
> times are too early for me, as I am working
> * If there is a cost involved, I wonât attend, as I feel crafting
> needs to  be available to everyone. I will always stand on this
> principle.
> * If the teacher is difficult to follow (from past experience) I
> wonât attend. Nothing against the person personally, but I am not
> going to waste precious time being frustrated if I canât follow a
> teacher.
> * Family time is more important to me than crafting time. This is
> just the season I am in and I donât have time for classes.
>
> As for pattern sharing, I think they should be shared. If it is
> requested, share it. I also agree if no one shows up for a class, the
> teacher shouldnât need to teach to an empty room.
>
> I also think we need to think about why we even have this group. It
> is not to keep people from doing crafts, having them pay for kits, as
> we are here to share with other blind individuals that one can still
> craft, even if they are blind. We are here for friendship and
> fellowship, without drama and excess that no one needs in their life.Â
> Perhaps, someone is nervous, possibly being newly blind, and are not
> comfortable crafting yet. They may be adjusting to many things and I
> am glad we donât have near the drama we used to have.
>
> Sometimes, a regular email update, like âTuesday Tipsâ or âFriday Funâ
> may be more appealing to some, as it gets discussion going and adds to
> that relationship building. I always liked the âWednesdayâs
> Questions,â until someone got upset when someone else asked a
> question, rather than the regular question person. Have it a time
> where a question can spark new questions and stay away from the
> rigidity of having to have it a certain way.
>
> I feel we need to be open to people asking questions and not shame
> them if their question seems odd of absurd. We are all different and
> questions should not be mocked. Honestly, I havenât seen this
> recently, but it has happened in the past.
>
> Well, I have been outspoken enough this morning. I just know what
> works for me and it is just a few of my thoughts.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ReNae
>
> *From:*NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On
> Behalf Of *henry osborne jr via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> *Sent:* Monday, May 4, 2026 9:06 AM
> *To:* 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists'
> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* hosbornejr at gmail.com
> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
>
> Good Morning Jolene and Everyone, I have rethought my original
> statements about not giving a person the patterns if they donât attend
> the classes. As you have pointed out Jolene, sometimes people canât
> attend a class because of some conflicts, and, letâs face it, âLife
> does happen.â
>
> *From:*NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On
> Behalf Of *Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> *Sent:* Monday, May 4, 2026 5:07 AM
> *To:* List for Blind Crafters and Artists <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Jolene Nemeth <radar500 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
>
> ii too agree that if there arent any attendees then the class should
> not be taught. i also agree about the legalities in that everyone
> should be told that the class is being recorded and if you dont want
> to be recorded then you can choose to remain silent. participation in
> the class indicates your consent to be recorded if you choose to speak.
>
> as far as patterns go, if you dont attend the class but want to and
> then download the recording i think you should be given the patterns
> if you request them.
>
> there are lots of reason why folks have conflicts in attending
> classes. the recordings make it so you dont have to offer repeat
> classes and puts less burden on instructors in the long run.
>
> i think it would be great to try this concept.
>
> On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 1:55âŻAM slery via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Any time you record you must announce that it is being recorded
> and that if you choose speak on the recording you are giving
> consent to be recorded. This is a legal requirement and nothing to
> do with the information being sensitive. This was legally in flux
> and why NFB Krafters Division did not record classes.
> Cindy
>
> On 5/3/2026 1:56 PM, Marianne Denning via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:
>
> I agree with Courtney that there should not be a class if no
> one shows up. Since we are not talking about sensitive
> subjects, I donât think you need peoples permission to record
> the class. I do think you need to let everyone know who is
> online that it is being recorded. Zoom also announces that the
> recording has been started. That way everyone does know that
> they are being recorded. That is just my opinion for what itâs
> worth.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 2, 2026, at 1:58âŻPM, Tracy Carcione via
> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
> <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ï»ż
>
> I can record Zoom classes, if everyone present in class
> agrees. Iâm not editing anything.
>
> If I record something, will anyone even bother to come, or
> will the teacher be talking to herself? Thatâs what
> worries me.
>
> Tracy
>
> *From:*NFB-Blind-Crafters
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> <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf
> Of *Mary Kindrick via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 2, 2026 12:24 PM
> *To:* 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists'
> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
> <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* mkindrick at sbcglobal.net
> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
>
> I would very much be interested in audio reccordings of
> some classes. It is not always possible to attend some of
> the classes I am interested in. And, even when I attend a
> class, I cannot remember everything. Maybe, I am just
> getting Old?
>
> Mary K.
>
> *From:*NFB-Blind-Crafters
> <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of
> *Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:04 AM
> *To:* List for Blind Crafters and Artists
> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Jolene Nemeth <radar500 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
>
> hi there. hope all is well with you. i was thinking that a
> lot of the classes are too late in the day for me and
> maybe someothers to attend. could we possibly allow audio
> recordings of classes so others who cant make the time
> slots could learn? someone could put their phone on
> speaker and test this out using an audio recorder. victor
> stream 3 created good audio recordings this way for
> something i did recently. it would then probably need to
> be uploaded to drop box.
>
> i know many people dont like drop box but there is a way
> to change the end of every drop box link so it
> automatically downloads to the computer downloads folder
> when someone activates it.
>
> just a thought
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 7:51âŻPM Tracy Carcione via
> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Weâve started a couple new things with the new chats
> and the knit-along, and a couple ideas for classes,
> but what else can we do to make things interesting and
> exciting? Are there ideas for letting more people know
> what we do? Are there ideas for more things we can do?
>
> All ideas welcome for consideration.
>
> Tracy
>
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