New! Small Group Classes over Pattern Projecting Software
Hey Friend,
After probably a full year of y’all asking, I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new small group classes teaching you PDF Stitcher and Affinity Designer! These classes will be 3-5 students at a time meeting “live” online for 6 weeks at a time. I’ll schedule a regular day and time to meet, for example Fridays at noon my time, and we’ll meet all 6 of those Fridays at noon my time. The hope is to have several classes running at different times to help accomodate all those who are interested but are in various time zones. These classes will be paid. They will cost $150USD for the entire 6 weeks of class.
If you even maybe might possibly be interested, I’d love for you to fill out this form so I can better determine the days and times to schedule classes. Time zone math gets a bit hairy but I think I’ve figured out a system that is helping me loosely group people by availability.
Here’s a quick question and answer that may preemptively answer any questions you have:
What will we cover in these classes?
Session 1 will only cover PDF Stitcher and Affinity Designer. We can talk about other programs in the future if there is a big interest but these two have been most requested.
Class 1 will be an introduction where we first make sure everyone’s technology is working, I’ll introduce the software and make sure everyone has it downloaded and is ready to go, we’ll all introduce ourselves, and we will get familiar with how the classes will run.
Class 2 will be us all using the same free pattern to learn the basics of these two programs.
Classes 3-6 I’ll turn you loose with your own patterns but be there to answer questions and help you accomplish the things you need to accomplish. Doing this in a small group setting will be great because everyone can hear the answers to everyone else’s questions and we will be able to cover more information that way but we won’t get overwhelmed with too many different things going on at once.
How will you host these classes?
After a lot of deliberation and consulting with the expert (ie my brother), I’ve decided to host this on Discord. Do NOT let this intimidate you. I will have a video that walks you through how to Discord and remember class 1 is all about making sure everyone is ready to go. Discord will let us see each other and each others’ screens during class and let us post pictures and questions via text during the week between classes.
Any special requirements for attending?
You’ll need to be on your computer, not a mobile device, so that we can screen share.
You’ll need a webcam and a microphone. Ones built into your computer are fine and you can buy a webcam/microphone combo for pretty cheap on Amazon if necessary.
The better your internet connection, the better your experience will be but I’m not setting a minimum requirement or anything like that.
You’ll need to download and install the following on your computer: PDF Stitcher (free), Affinity Designer (one time paid), and Discord (free). I’m happy to share resources with you to help you do this before class begins.
I’ll be working on a Windows computer and am most familiar with Windows set ups. You may absolutely join with a Mac but there may be some differences in programs that we will have to work out.
Approach this with confidence. You can absolutely do this and I will help you do it!
I’m so excited about these classes. Hope to see you there!
Till next time friends,
Branalyn
