If da Vinci knit: part VI
This is the sixth installment of a seven part blog on knitting groups. I hope you have enjoyed it so far. I also hope you have been able to read all five parts. If you have encountered any difficulties please let me know. Thank you.
Knitting groups
Starting your own
After years of knitting solo I thought won't it be fun to start a group. If this concept seems interesting to you I would like to share some tips.
-I picked a day, time and venue. The day and time reflected the type of participant I wanted to attract. If you wish to attract retirees or work/stay-at-homes schedule your meetings for the daytime during the week. If you wish to attract 9 to 5ers schedule your meetings for the evening or weekends. Ensure that the venue is easily accessible by public transit. The venue should also reflect the tone of the group you are wishing to form. Want to party all night long: your local bar or nightclub is the perfect venue. Want to be a little less noisy: try your local library. Warn the owner or organizer of your chosen venue that the knitting hordes are about to descend.
-I advertised through our local newspaper. You may also wish to post notices. -I kept my participants informed as to meeting times and dates as well as special events through emails and, or phone calls.
-We found interesting projects. We have knit to readings from KnitLit (www.knitlit.com). We have also knit for many charities. Direction for these projects should come from the group.
A word of advice: groups take their energy from the organizer. Only take on this commitment if you have the energy and time it requires - or if you can find a willing friend to help. As this group is participant-directed it may become something completely different from what you envisioned. Be flexible or find an existing group.
Mayne Island's Knit Witts was formed about two years ago. Since then due to other commitments I have had to miss many meetings. I am pleased to report that they have continued without me.
Tomorrow: last blog on knitting groups. A fun questionnaire to determine where you belong: circle or guild.
Knitting groups
Starting your own
After years of knitting solo I thought won't it be fun to start a group. If this concept seems interesting to you I would like to share some tips.
-I picked a day, time and venue. The day and time reflected the type of participant I wanted to attract. If you wish to attract retirees or work/stay-at-homes schedule your meetings for the daytime during the week. If you wish to attract 9 to 5ers schedule your meetings for the evening or weekends. Ensure that the venue is easily accessible by public transit. The venue should also reflect the tone of the group you are wishing to form. Want to party all night long: your local bar or nightclub is the perfect venue. Want to be a little less noisy: try your local library. Warn the owner or organizer of your chosen venue that the knitting hordes are about to descend.
-I advertised through our local newspaper. You may also wish to post notices. -I kept my participants informed as to meeting times and dates as well as special events through emails and, or phone calls.
-We found interesting projects. We have knit to readings from KnitLit (www.knitlit.com). We have also knit for many charities. Direction for these projects should come from the group.
A word of advice: groups take their energy from the organizer. Only take on this commitment if you have the energy and time it requires - or if you can find a willing friend to help. As this group is participant-directed it may become something completely different from what you envisioned. Be flexible or find an existing group.
Mayne Island's Knit Witts was formed about two years ago. Since then due to other commitments I have had to miss many meetings. I am pleased to report that they have continued without me.
Tomorrow: last blog on knitting groups. A fun questionnaire to determine where you belong: circle or guild.
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