[Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!

[Zimmer, Cindy]

I like this idea form KK.  I would love to go to our web page and be able to click on different patterns that people want to share.  I understand there are patterns out there that would not be included, but if someone wants to write up instructions for a particular craft or pattern, why not.  

I also think a great idea would be to have a section on the KK web site with blindness alternatives on it like:  What are some alternatives to threading a needle?  With several answers for people to try who are new to blindness.  These could be Friday questions with a combination of answers that the group share on how they accomplish a particular skill or task.

Cindy Z.

 

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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 8:43 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!

I actually could give the steps for a cleanex box, by way of e-mail, like Greg suggested.  
Then people could write me back with questions.  The subject would be --- cleanex box, for what ever design of cleanex box we are doing.  Is this what you all mean.

Terry P.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Henrietta Brewer [mailto:gary.brewer at comcast.net] 
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 7:26 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!

As I mentioned to some of you, this is a great group and good things will come from our bad week.  Looks like this is happening.  New ideas from several members.

Let's keep the fresh ideas flowing and work on making them a part of our group.
Henrietta





On Jan 9, 2011, at 8:15 AM, NCBootman wrote:

> I have a new idea! Krafter's Corner is a great group and I am not suggesting we change ANYTHING! But, maybe we have become to focused on our wonderful and valuable phone service for classes. There is a need and always will be a need for this kind of enteraction. But, quite frankly, it does not meet the needs of everyone. A person has to have long distance access in an affordable way or skype. You have to show up at the designated time even if that's in the middle of the night where you are. You have to work at the pace of all the other students. And, there are many more comments I have read here! 
> 
> Why are we not using this e-mail list for more than a way to socialize in many cases? Why isn't a classroom a part of it? What I'd like to propose is that we all Me included start labeling the message very carefully and start doing more how-to stuff right here! If I'm not interested in a topic, I simply can skip those posts. An example of this is that it has been suggested I start some crochet instruction. If I take the time to write a coherent lesson plan and explanation which I would need for a phone class, I can post that here. Then, if you want to do it, you can give it a try, e-mail a question for all to see and learn from, I respond, and on and on till we all learn. Somebody can read that anytime. If somebody comes along a year from now and wants to read that material, they can search for a specific Subject and read all about it. I learn to teach. I learn to write a Good lesson plan. I give of myself and not just take from the group. I freely give that instruction because I want to and not as a job. It's my fun time and not a professional time that I owe anybody. These are a few of the benefits. 
> 
> These are some of my thoughts. Are others interested in doing something like this in addition to all that we already do? Is there a reason that it won't work?
> 
> Greg
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