Could it be that all those certificates show that the teacher is just a good student? I have taken classes where the teacher was certified but was not necessarily a good teacher whereas I have learned many tips and tricks and taken classes along the way from the guild member at the next table.
Having said all this...my rant is...why do we as guild members think if a teacher is certified or not or comes from out of town she is worthy of a monetary compensation but if a guild member offers to teach a class she is not given the same compensation! Where is the fairness in this and how does it possibly encourage other members to want to teach at guild.
I would like to hear from you. What does your guild do? What do you think could be done to better the situation.
Thanks for reading and listening to my rant!!!
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Onto more fun things. I have a couple of finishes this week. A baby quilt is finally done but has no home as yet. Also the flannel quilt that I was enlarging for a friend is finished complete with me extending the machine quilting(oh boy) and ready for delivery!
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| Plaid added to backing & new label |
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Everyone who teaches a class deserves compensation regardless of whether they are a member or not.
ReplyDeleteQuilting looks great. You blended into the original quilting perfectly!
I have learn lots from fellow quilters, I believe that sharing ideas is what a guild is all about, compensation is necessary for all the extra work required to teach.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finishes!
ReplyDeleteI have already told you in person what I think, but I wanted to say that I am so privileged to be in a guild that values all the talents of the members and pays them for teaching and demoing during meetings and classes. It is very encouraging for the guild members who have the ability to teach to be compensated because sooooo much work and time goes into the preparation.