Setting Up a Great Workshop Demonstration
Planning a workshop demonstration can feel a bit like prepping for a stage play, except you're usually holding a power tool, a paintbrush, or a whisk instead of a script. There's a specific kind of pressure that comes with having a dozen or more pairs of eyes glued to your hands while you try to explain something complicated. We've all been to those demos where the presenter is fumbling with their gear or, worse, talking to the wall instead of the people in the room. It's awkward for everyone. But when a demonstration goes right, it's honestly one of the best ways to teach. It bridges that gap between "I think I understand the theory" and "Oh, okay, I see how that actually works." ...