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First demo

steveisfound

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Well... had my Blue Peter moment last night - was asked to demonstrate colouring at Mid Cornwall Turners - was nervous as it was my first ever time demonstrating! Everyone was very kind and said that they enjoyed it... didn’t spot anyone yawning which was a plus!
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Steve the famous,well done mate your subject looks incredible from here. It takes courage and preparation to turn in front of your peers,so well done mate. Thanks for sharing with Pics.

Peter.
 

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I think demonstrators should be praised and anyone who has never done it should be thankful someone will.

Everyone’s and expert and critic.

I love to pick from demonstrations little hints and tips.

Why do demonstrators never do like you do in business hand out “happy sheets “ looking for anonymous feedback ?

Kevin :banana:
 

Terry Q

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They get easier with each demo you do. I like to demo because I always learn something from the audience. It's give and take sharing your knowledge.
 

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The nerves don't leave even after a few. I have done some demonstrating and it is the things like did I miss anything. I always layout everything in the order I intend to talk about them.
 

Bill Mooney

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Well done Steve. I’ve done demos at the club & on at our hands on sessions where you can share & swap info.
An enjoyable experience.:thumbs:
 

steveisfound

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Thanks Peter - was very nervous - but managed to get a joke in after about 10 mins.... felt I broke the ice and relaxed a bit more.....
 

steveisfound

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Its definitely not for the faint hearted! In a room of very experienced turners.... but they were very attentive and kind...
 

steveisfound

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Cheers Terry - I think I over prepared... which saved me a couple of times when things didn't go quite to plan....
 

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Cheers Derek! I had a sort of agenda written out.... but wasn't prepared for the hands shaking all by themselves! Passed it off as not nerves, but a colouring technique!
 

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Cheers Derek! I had a sort of agenda written out.... but wasn't prepared for the hands shaking all by themselves! Passed it off as not nerves, but a colouring technique!

Now you know what to expect it will be a little easier next time. There are times it will go wrong so have a backup and laugh it off it probably happens to many of them in the audience. If you get a catch there will always be a cheer.

Glad it went OK
 
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