Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Bead Embroidery class

I am absolutely blown away by a couple of my students where I work. They have been learning basic bead embroidery stitches for just three weeks now. The class is once a week for an hour. One of my young men completed his first project yesterday. He beaded a Dallas Cowboy star for his grandmother. It wasn't perfect, but it was awesome. This young man who cannot sit still for more that a few minutes sat for 3 hours during a thunder and lightning storm beading. When he wasn't quite finished with it, he brought it to our Center yesterday to finish it.

One of the young women is working on a Raiders emblem. Again, she brought it in to work on it at the Center. The simple fact that they enjoy it doesn't surprise me as much as they don't want to quit working on it. These are the same young people who cannot concentrate long enough to take care of themselves properly.

The joy I receive from seeing this makes every minute of preparation and every cent spent so worthwhile. No, they don't catch on as quickly as some might, but to see their faces when they finally "get it" is to know what it is to be a teacher. As they finish their projects I will be taking pictures and posting them here for you all to see. Hope you all enjoy them as much as I do.
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5 comments:

Ellen said...

What a wonderful gift you have given these young people Arline - you rock Lady ;9

beadbabe49 said...

I would absolutely love to see photos of their work!

KV said...

Proof that the magic of caring and sharing go a long way to make a difference. You have made a profound difference in these young persons' lives.


Kathy V in NM

abeadlady said...

In actual fact, they have made as much impact in my life. Everytime I start to feel sorry for myself, I look at the things these young men and women have lived through and thank my lucky stars.

To be accepted by those whose way of life is suspicion gives you a feeling I can't even describe. They are phenomenal.

Arline

KM said...

Oh yes, I can relate!! Beading has made me learn and participate in the wonderful Art of patience. Previously, I had none to speak of! Beading is the greatest form of therapy if you ask me. It's a Hypno-trance!!!

I ditto in would love to see photos of their work!