on average, who attends the IOLI convention? All ages (if so, many from any age group)? Mostly 'older' - 40 +, 50 + or 60 + ? Anybody's guess?
I can't speak for the whole attendance, but our group will include a 14 year old, though I must admit that most of our group are retired. Of the nine from my area, there's one under 30, 3 between 30 and 60, and 5 over 60 (at my best guess because I didn't ask them).
I, myself, could not attend until I retired. IOLI was always the same week my supervisor took his vacation, and no one else could have that week off. I would have given my eyeteeth to go some years. I'm sure there are others with work restraints that would not permit attendance while working. Because of this, probably the largest age group is the over 60's.
However, there is no age division in lacemaking. The 14 year old and the 80 year old can work side by side very contentedly. We are all exploring a delightful art, and age becomes immaterial.
Looking forward, Alice In Oregon
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