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Some of us that went to the Mabon camp at Exmoor were wondering about changing the way creative workshops are organised. Rather than have set times for each activity we had a session for crafting where we ran the workshops at the same time.
It worked quite well and has several advantages; those running the workshops weren't swamped by people needing help as people were split between us, it cuts down on people having to miss a craft session because it conflicts with another activity and it removes the time constraint - people can work at their own speed.
I think the best idea would possibly be to hold a 2 or 3 hour session in the BBQ area with 3 or 4 activities.
Thoughts?
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That sounds like a good idea. What about people that want to do more than one craft activity though? Some people like to do them all. Plus would there be enough space in the BBQ area? Laura Kayley's god's eye making was very popular this year and it would have been a squeeze to fit in in the BBQ area, especially with four or five other crafts going on at the same time. I think it's a good idea though once we've ironed out the kinks!
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The idea is that people can do all the crafts, but instead of Jane having 30, then me, then Laura; we have all 3 of us working at the same time with the group of 30 split between us and moving from one to another (possibly in different parts of the camp if needed).
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This is a good idea and while I can see how this would work on a small scale say 20-30 people in the BBQ area moving round to each craft, I'm having trouble with how it would work on a larger scale.
If there are 3 craft workshops being run at once with 20 -30 people attending each one (as with the gods eye last year) then it would have to be held in 3 separate locations BBQ, Center Circle and marque.
People work at a different pace so yes it would stop those running the workshops being swamped if only 10 -15 start each workshop although this could well be more, we had 190 at last years camp so you could well have 70+ people wanting to attend unless of course a limit is set.
On average each workshop takes hour, so the 3 locations would be monopolized for 2-3 hours leaving no space for any other workshop to be held. Leaving those that aren't craft making minded with no workshop to attend.
Dan and Laura are down with us for Samhain so as Dan has said maybe we can iron the kinks out then.
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Think the Idea is great but the Kink is the amount of people.
Would it be poss to run it as the same a s the market stalls at you camping area and then people could float round doing.
I know this has issues as well and again because of the amount of people would need to be managed with may be diferent crafts at different time slots.
Just a thought and thinking on.
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Think what Freebird is saying is . Have 3-4 workshops together at the same time over a 2hr period . Therefore if someone finnishes they can move on to the next activity ( as some work faster than others ) Numbers would be greater i understand but more people would be in the same area all talking to each other so it would prob bring people closer. You also wouldnt get too much of a prob of a workshop running over and people missing out because they were too late getting to the next one. So you could have 3-4 workshops in a 2hr slot in the morning then another 3-4 workshops for a 2hr slot in the afternoon giving people more free time to socialise |
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I was at the Mabon camp with Freebird and it was great how the workshops evolved,and yes you did get the chance to go from one work shop to another even if you missed the start of the session which did not happen at pagan camp.Therefore i did miss out at Pagan camp.
Saying that there is a huge difference in the numbers and i would not want the workshop leaders knackered as they end up running extended workshops.
There must be a way around it,maybe each work shop run twice on alternate days.i suppose the workshop leaders are the ones too ask how they see it.
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People do really enjoy making things themselves- it's nice to have something special to take home as a momento of camp; I think it's something maybe we don't get enough opportunity to do back in the 'real' world.
We've put up the God's eye that Dean made, and every time I see it I remember camp... I think the more crafty type workshops, the better- they're fun, and also a good way to get to know people.
I'll try and come up with ideas of things that might be possible to make in a short time, or that are relatively easy to finish off later if there's not enough time.
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I agree,its lovely too make things to take away from camp,and there by remember camp every time we look at them. |
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