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Jun 9, 2023Liked by Christabel Balfour

I remember your first course with text and photos and I have to say the format worked really well for me and I am glad I signed up.

Personally I only published ebooks for now (and a domestika course outside of my control), and a good thing about them is once they’re out they’re out and I can’t change anything. Lack of choice takes off the pressure. But I can see how a recurring course would be different.

Anyways, I always admire makers and artists with video skills, I can’t seem to force myself to learn it.

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I'm really glad you enjoyed the old course format! I'm actually thinking of re-releasing it as an eBook at some point in the future. I started filming because I was getting so many requests for video, and it really does open up more possibilities. On the other hand, it's incredibly time consuming and I'm really glad to be taking a break!

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Jun 9, 2023Liked by Christabel Balfour

I just have to say, as a new weaver, I had many options for a first "proper" class. I chose yours for a variety of reasons and I'm so glad I did! Your course offered me such a welcoming place to learn and grow and I know I will revisit the lessons as I progress because, with more experience, I will see things I didn't before, deepening my learning. So, I hope you discover that what you're doing IS working and the economics further reinforce this.

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Thanks for your comment Ellen, and for such lovely feedback on the course! I'm currently working on a paid subscriber post for this Friday which will look into the economics of what's working and what isn't, so keep an eye out for that. Regardless, I think online courses will always be a part of what I offer, even if they won't be the whole thing!

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