This year we trialled a new programming format based on feedback received the year before - my thoughts are that it didn't work as successfully as it might have, and I plan to return to limited attendance sewing workshops during the festival - but will trial limiting attendees to two workshops only, with names then placed on waiting lists for other classes. I'd like everyone to have the chance to participate and will be putting demonstrations into the Robertson Room where there is more space for seating. It is very obvious that these are some of the most popular sessions during the day.
The 2012 festival will be changing its format - you may see a dinner on Thursday night, a marketplace on Saturday and even an archery challenge!
NEW CO-ORDINATORS
CULINARY: Already we have a 3-person team working on culinary arrangements, so watch this space. There are new ideas and new formats the team would like to try and they look very exciting.
ENTERTAINMENT: Ideas are coming forward thick and fast in this area. Deborah Mulhall has kindly stepped forward to assist in co-ordinating this area.
2 comments:
Hi Aylwen, I loved the play "Pride n Prejudice in 10 minutes" so funny, I hope you get them back next year. hhhm "Emma" in 10 minutes???
I also found the "how to" workshops very interesting, but would love it if you bring back some of the hands on work shops..such as bonnets etc.
Dear Lady Penelope
We are bringing back limited-entry hands-on workshops next April. Bonnets, plumes, sacques and neck frills are definitely on the list.
Deborah M, who organised the play this year, is co-ordinating the Friday night activities and promises us much more theatre and music - many new faces from Canberra and Sydney will grace the stage. John and I will have a chance to step back at last :)
Regards,
Aylwen
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