So, I've noticing the Throwback Thursday fun. It made me think of my teaching experience in
Germany a few years ago. I was going to
be in Germany to visit my older son and his wife and someone arranged for me to
teach a workshop in Saulheim at the Sanger Halle. Participants included American quilters as
well as quilters from France, South Africa, the Netherlands and France.
The Sanger Halle reminded me of the VFW Halls. We were in the upper (main) level and it
consisted of two rooms; a large room looked like it was for dancing or
programs. The other room seemed to be
the bar. We met in the bar.
The day began with my showing slides of my quilts and that
was followed by a lovely soup luncheon with wonderful homemade breads. The lunch was served by a lovely German
couple. I think she probably did the
cooking and he was the person who was in charge of the Sanger Halle.
The workshop I taught was my “Not Your Grandma’s Appliqué”
workshop. While the participants were
from all over, I had no problem communicating with them. They all understood and spoke English, which
was a good thing as I didn’t speak anything but English. Everyone was very attentive and seemed to be
having a wonderful time.
Half way through the afternoon, we were served a variety of cakes. In addition there was wine! Never had wine served at a workshop before or
since. Getting back to the workshop and
my demonstrations, I soon discovered our hostess, after cleaning up the cake
treats, had joined us and was looking over my shoulder very attentively – she almost
had her chin on my shoulder.
All of the ladies were so much fun. Next to seeing my son and his wife and
getting the news that I was going to be a new Grandmother, teaching this
workshop was the highlight of my trip!
This is Marie. She presented me with the most adorable crocheted holder for my thimble.
This is everyone! This is in the entry of the Sanger Halle. Notice the trophy cases.
Hey! Throwback Thursday IS kinda fun!
