I was asked to teach a class/seminar on antiques for a fundraiser for the HCE (Home and Community Education) Club a part of the UW Extension office. I was honored that they thought of me. This was a first for me, however something on my 50 things to do before 50 - teach a county wide seminar.
I was thinking on what to talk about - the session is 50 minutes long. As my faithful followers know, I have been on a journey of letting go of things over the past few years. So, I decided to talk about that. I titled the class, "What to KEEP, What to SELL, What to Donate."
The above picture is hard to see, but I did a slide presentation to go along with my talk. Thank you Anna Doll for helping me!!
I won't lie, my anxiety triggers were starting to kick in...but, I relaxed myself and prayed...I was prepared, had lots of notes and things to share...after all, I am good at talking.
As the ladies came in from their previous session, they all took my packet and commented on the first slide (my hoarded pole building - the before picture of my "It's not too SPOOKY - Vintage Pop Up" I hosted at our farm. I heard lots of.."oh, that looks like my basement," - yep, these ladies are going to "get" this session.
As I shared, I asked questions of them and I was so pleased with all the note taking. I had comments like "great idea" and such. I will admit, having Anna there and her helping me with the slides was a calming reassurance!
I included in my session "Whatcha Got" - I did bring several items from home to talk about too. I had each lady pick an item and guess what it was, age and value. I shared tips on how to figure the age, where to research and how to place a value on their item. I could have used another 30 minutes.
I really enjoyed this! I am considering hosting a seminar like this again. I already can think of things to add to it. I have a venue space in Wausau that I can reasonably rent - so, if you are interested, keep watching my pop up page: It's all a Rave - Vintage PopUp Sales. https://www.facebook.com/itsapopup?ref=hl
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Linked to: http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-art-of-home-making-mondays-please.html
I was thinking on what to talk about - the session is 50 minutes long. As my faithful followers know, I have been on a journey of letting go of things over the past few years. So, I decided to talk about that. I titled the class, "What to KEEP, What to SELL, What to Donate."
The above picture is hard to see, but I did a slide presentation to go along with my talk. Thank you Anna Doll for helping me!!
I won't lie, my anxiety triggers were starting to kick in...but, I relaxed myself and prayed...I was prepared, had lots of notes and things to share...after all, I am good at talking.
As the ladies came in from their previous session, they all took my packet and commented on the first slide (my hoarded pole building - the before picture of my "It's not too SPOOKY - Vintage Pop Up" I hosted at our farm. I heard lots of.."oh, that looks like my basement," - yep, these ladies are going to "get" this session.
As I shared, I asked questions of them and I was so pleased with all the note taking. I had comments like "great idea" and such. I will admit, having Anna there and her helping me with the slides was a calming reassurance!
I included in my session "Whatcha Got" - I did bring several items from home to talk about too. I had each lady pick an item and guess what it was, age and value. I shared tips on how to figure the age, where to research and how to place a value on their item. I could have used another 30 minutes.
I really enjoyed this! I am considering hosting a seminar like this again. I already can think of things to add to it. I have a venue space in Wausau that I can reasonably rent - so, if you are interested, keep watching my pop up page: It's all a Rave - Vintage PopUp Sales. https://www.facebook.com/itsapopup?ref=hl
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Linked to: http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-art-of-home-making-mondays-please.html
So glad that it went well for you!! I hope that you enjoy the next one and that the ladies all have fun deciding what to do with their own things! xx
ReplyDeleteOh Dicky Bird, we all need a "you" in our lives! Now onto sorting through and deciding - What to Keep, What to Sell and What to Donate!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! That is a great idea for a seminar!
ReplyDeleteHi Jacky! Wow! Great turn-out! I'm so thankful God is blessing you to do something you love that helps others! I think hosting more seminars is a good idea! Blessings from Bama!
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