Get Involved
Providers
If you are a workshop provider and would like to get involved, thank you so much! This project would not be possible without you.
Criteria
I am looking for workshop providers who fulfill the following criteria:
Provide live workshops (whether online or in-person); the workshops cannot be fully pre-recorded;
Provide a workshop with a physical participation component*;
Have at least one student per workshop;
All participants in the workshop must be at least 18 years old.
*Participants must work with a physical object as part of the main activity e.g. cooking, crocheting, sewing, crafting, etc.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for this study, or do not meet these criteria but would still like to participate, please still get in touch to discuss how you may be able to take part.
What will happen if I take part?
Participation is simple as all I need is a recording of the lessons that you are already providing.
If you are recording an online class, you can use the in-built recording feature on the video conference application that you normally use. If necessary, I would be happy to give you instructions on how to do this.
For an in-person recording, I will be present to set up cameras around the room. These will be positioned in a way that would not obstruct your work. You can choose to turn on these cameras yourself, or you can ask me to do so. I will not be present for the workshop itself, and I will be back at the end to collect the recording equipment.
To ensure the project is carried out ethically I will need to collect signed consent from each of your participants via an online form before recording can start.
Participating workshop providers who elect to do so will be listed on this website for individuals who want to participate in the study.
Participants
If you would like to be a workshop participant, you can book one of the classes listed below and mention that you would like to participate in the 'Show Me How' research project when booking.
Sew Silly Lily - crochet
Rosina Godwin - knitting and textiles
Claude Frere-Smith - pottery
The Hepworth Gallery - various
Gateshead Central Library - various, for people of retirement age in Gateshead and surrounding areas.
Embroiderers' Guild - sewing and embroidery
Laconic Jewellery - jewellery-making
If you have further questions regarding the project, please take a look at the FAQ page and if I still haven't answered your question, please get in touch.