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The Burning Man
classes went great!

The camp leaders
and Jim were all
very supportive in
my efforts to
prepare for the
class.

Just working out the
logistics for the class
was a challenge, but
things worked out
pretty much as we?d
hoped.

The participant response
was fantastic.

For both of the classes
there was a line of people
waiting to get started
before the workshop
even began.

Folks showed up a half
hour early and hung
out in our public area
until we were ready
to start.

Several of my
campmates offered
to help, which made
everything run
smoothly.

A couple of people
helped me hand out
the materials,

while others took
pictures or helped
people learn to flag
once they were
finished.

We ran out of materials
on Friday, but even the
people who couldn?t
make flags were
patient and
understanding.

We scheduled the
classes as the same
time as the poi
classes so if we
had too many
people there was
another option.

The poi classes were
also very popular!

I tell you, seeing the
whole area filled with
people, patiently
hand-sewing their
flags for three or
four hours was
amazing.

It was kinda like a
sewing bee ?

everyone coming
together and sewing
while we chatted,
shared stories, and
learned about each
other.

Very very cool.

On Friday, we had a
major dust storm hit
about halfway
through the class.

We quickly moved
everyone into our
camp?s common
area for shelter,
and things became
intimate and cozy
while we sewed.

Lots of people came
to our camp on other
days asking about
the classes and if
they could reserve
spots, etc.

People took the flags
they made to the
dances, which
attracted even more
students.

It was a bit
overwhelming,
in a good way.

In the evenings, we?d
switch on the blacklights
for our ?Flagger Paradise?
installation and dance together.

This was Jim?s brilliant
idea that became
something amazing.

The participants shared
how much they
appreciated our efforts.

Some were frankly
amazed at what we
were offering, and
let us know how
much they had
enjoyed their time
with us.

The excitement of
so many of the
students was
delightful...

(continued on
Friday class)