I've read many times where Nuns taught needlework, lacemaking, etc. through the centuries. What I'd like to know now is this. Does anybody know if the nuns of today, especially nuns in B.C. (if there are any) still teach different forms of needlework? Something tells me the answer is no, but what better place to ask than here? LOL
Maureen in Vancouver B.C.
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There are still nuns in BC, Maureen, but I think these days they're more involved in pastoral care and community outreach type things than education. emerald
Hi Maureen,
No doubt there would be a few communities of enclosed nuns in the Vancouver area. They probably do needlework of one kind or another. (Think of Poor Clares or Benedictines.) Of course, whether they teach needlework to externs may be another matter.
Good luck,
John
I had an Aunt who was a Sacred Heart nun in Spokane Wash. who was in charge of the convent for retired Sacred Heart Nuns in the northwest provence, and when I would visit her, there would always be a couple of the elderly Nuns there who were working on various needlepoint projects and I know that they would love to pass on the skills to people who would be able to come to the retirement home and pay a small honorarium fee for the teaching of those skills. They always need the money and anything would be appreciated. That order is a teaching order and they would be most able to help out as I am sure other orders would be likewise inclined. I don't know about the cloistered orders as they are more restrictive about their interaction with the outside world but it couldn't hurt to ask. Another idea would be to try to tap the resources of the "Old Folks Homes" or retirement facilities who have many people who might posess the skills and would love to have the chance to interact with somebody in their chosen hobby from "outside", and pass on the skills. They are often lonley and neglected and you would be doing a service along with getting a valuable skillset at the same time. There are probably more of the retirement facilities than retired nun facilities where you live. Hope this helps in your finding a resource and connecting with somebody who can help. Good luck.
John Taylor
Thank you for the ideas everyone, and John, give yourself a big hug for me! I never even thought of tapping into retirement facilities in my area! We have one section in town that has 3 apartment blocks in a row. These are seniors who are able to care for themselves, seniors who need a small amount of assistance such as 'meals on wheels', and seniors who need round the clock care. But all share a common thread of boredom and lonliness I think. And they are all within a comfortable walking distance (2 miles) of where I am! This is brilliant! Monday's a holiday here, but rest assured I'm going to be marching downtown first thing Tuesday morning!! :)))))))
Maureen
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