“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life”
Proverbs 4:23
From now on, you can call me Professor Richardson. Ok, not really, but I have taught college classes…at the University of Alabama. Ok, ok, so maybe I haven’t taught college classes, but I did teach one college class two weeks ago. Alright, it wasn’t exactly a college class. It was a tablescaping class at the University of Alabama Gadsden Center, and that’s the truth. I was honored to be invited to teach at OLLI, an academic cooperative that provides an opportunity for adults to learn for the pure joy of learning!
Students, its time to have a seat and get quiet…class is in session!
You can imagine my surprise when thirty-seven ladies and one confused man showed up. And early, I might add! I had no idea anyone would be excited about an hour and a half tablescaping class, but I felt the anticipation fill the room as some of the ladies arrived 30 minutes early! 
Obviously, I had a blast! Who knew tablescaping could be so fun?! This is what happens when you love what you’re teaching! 
Although I have worn many hats, a “hands-on” approach to teaching was new territory for me. And guess what? I didn’t even break anything while trying to talk and tablescape at the same time!
My students were so engaged and friendly…and trust me when I say they asked lots of questions!
I had in my mind that I would have plenty of room to set a table for 6, but plans changed when I saw the tables. No big deal! Sometimes, you just roll with it! 
After the first table was set, I gave them an opportunity to come closer for a birds eye view! They whipped out their phones and cameras and started snapping away! 
My first ever power point presentation…these ladies got to see what you wonderful readers see every week on Tablescape Tuesday. It was so much fun to reminisce on some of the tables I have put together over the last fourteen months of blogging! 
All of this stuff is waiting patiently to be tablescaped! 
This is the second table that I put together. I had not originally planned to put the napkins in the glasses, but this is where they landed! Take note: when in a hurry, your dinner and salad fork may criss-cross…perhaps a new trend! 
Oh, the measures we ladies take to get a good photo! No one was injured in the taking of this picture! 
I could have stayed all night to chat with these ladies and answer their questions!
I got carried away talking to everyone, and by the time I remembered to take a group photo, these were the students that were still hanging around! They were so fun!
It was a joy to teach at the University of Alabama Gadsden Center, and hopefully everyone walked away with a few more ideas for tablescapes.
Class is dismissed!
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How fun! I know they loved getting ideas and “techniques” from you! I would loved to have been in your class! I’ve taken several “leisure learning” classes but one on tablescaping would be amazing! Way to go Professor Richardson!
Aw, Karen how sweet and your comments always warm my heart! Happy Thursday!
Awesome, Pam! What a wonderful time! I’m sure the ladies (and man) learned a lot from you and had fun in the process. Your tables look perfect…even with the criss-cross forks. (I have crooked flatware often in photos – drives me crazy!) You were under a lot of pressure with timing of things, I’m sure. I hope Professor Richardson will have many repeat command performances. Great job!
You are my encourager, Kim! You always warm my heart with sweet comments! Happy Thursday, my friend!
How much fun Pam! Great turn out!
Jenna
Thanks, Jenna! It was a great experience!
What a fun class! If I were closer I would have signed up!
Julia, we had so much fun! Thanks and happy weekend!
What a fun post and how exciting. Everthing was lovely. Your comments were very entertaining.
Valerie, it was a great experience! Thanks and have a wonderful weekend!
What a fun class. I wish I lived closer, I would have loved to join.
Mary, wish you could have been there, I had so much fun! Happy Saturday!
I am impressed Professor! That looks like it was so much fun, I wish you had taped some of it for us!
Jan, it was loads of fun! Thanks and have a beautiful weekend!
Oh, how much fun is that? This class seems much more fun than all the classes I took in college! Good job, Professor!
Thanks so much Angelina! I certainly had fun! Wishing you a lovely weekend!
What a very cool opportunity. Your Fall table was lovely, and looks like all your ladies were very
engaged and interested. I am sure they learned lots of great ideas from you.
See we never know what hat the Lord will have us to wear, Professor Pam!
NIce to see so many wanting to learn about being a good hostess and wanting to learn about
the home…………
Blessings, Nellie
Nellie, thank you for sweet comments! We certainly never know where the Lord will direct, I just want to always be available! Wishing you a lovely weekend! Blessings,
Pam
How exciting! I would have loved to have attended. Know your students enjoyed your presentation.
Thanks, Bonnie! It was so much fun!
Thanks so much for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!
Jennifer
Thanks, Jennifer! Happy Saturday!
How wonderful for you! From one teacher ( to another) it is the most amazing rush.
I hope you continue, you’ve found your niche!
Hugs,
Patti
Patti, thanks so much for your encouraging words! Blessings for your Sunday!
Congrats! You’ll be featured this week at My Flagstaff Home!
Jennifer
Jennifer, that is great and thank you!
I would not have ever thought about taking a table setting class, but it would be fun.
I was amazed that 48 people had signed up for the class and 37 attended! You just never know! Happy weekend! Pam
Congrats this looks like so much fun and it’s a class I’ve wanted to teach for a long time. Now I just have to get up the nerve to make the first move!
Sandra, thanks so much! I was nervous about the class, especially when I found out how many had signed up! You can do it. Just jump in and let me know when you do! Happy Thursday!
Oh, how I would have loved to be part of that class! Congratulations on your job as professor!
Tammy
Tammy, it was so much fun and I hope to do it again! Thanks!