How to POLITELY invite myself and the kids to a sculptor's studio?

So there is this guy I met at a dating site a year ago. We went out, but did not get along, I was under the impression that he was looking for a "sponsor", long story. Very interesting metal sculptor though.

Now we want to try being friends, and is inviting me to his studio. It's far away, a ferry ride involved. I happen to take that ferry TODAY with the kids.

He is not very kid-friendly, but what the heck, we just need a destination to walk to, to keep the kids interested. How to ask nicely? Asked by :-) 10 months ago Similar questions: POLITELY invite kids sculptor's studio Arts > Visual Arts.

Similar questions: POLITELY invite kids sculptor's studio.

Actually, it is never polite to invite yourself anywhere. I suggest you contact the sculptor and ask him/her if they ever have their studio open to the public. You should be able to figure out if the sculptor is willing to allow you and you kids to come, from their reaction.

I am invited. The kids are not. :-) 10 months ago .

Yes, I read your post. It stated "How to POLITELY invite myself and the kids to a sculptor's studio? "And that is what I answered.

I apologise for not waiting for the details (I hate this new question asking format! ) but in reading them you state "He is not kid friendly" and that the invite was for you, alone. That should tip you off that he really doesn't want your kids along, and you would be putting him on the spot by asking if they can come.

Also "we just need a destination to walk to, to keep the kids interested" sounds like you are using him as a built in amusement factor for your kids. Not a good idea, in my opinion. If the situation were reversed, and you invited an adult to see your work, how would you feel if you were asked/expected to present your workspace for some kids amusement?

Look. I don't care. My kid is a very troubled kid going through a very hard time, and me getting him interested in new things to do in life is a priority.It takes a village, right?

If I don't know how to ask politely, what the heck, I'll ask rudely. Sorry. :-) 10 months ago .

I think by "inviting oneselves" people usually mean hinting that they are in the neighborhood in a tactful way allowing the person the choice to invite them or bail out while saving face. That's why I asked here on Askville. It does not appear that you know the answer?

:-) 10 months ago .

I totally understand you wanting your child is get interested in new things - good for you! But I do think it is rude of you to push yourself and him into a situation where he clearly is not welcome. It's clear that you don't care, but I wonder at how interested he would be when in a situation where it will be painfully clear to him he is not wanted.

Kids are very sensitive to the feelings of others, and can pick up on emotions very easily. I suggest you try to find another avenue of interest for him. An art museum, or science museum.It is a good thing to get kids interested in art and music, but pushing your way, unwelcome, into a private studio is not the way to do it.

Not everyone in the village is interested in raising a child. You need to avoid those who do not want to help.

I did give you the answer. You just didn't like it.

I wouldn't take the kids unless they are really well behaved and won't be touching things. If you have good control over them he will be impressed and invite you and the kids back. If you ask he will ask you to make it another day when you don't have the kids with you.

Just my take on it but you didn't say just how young your kids are.

Turpo had a point! Your title did say " How to Politely INVITE MYSELF and the kids to a sculpto's studio? Sometimes we just read the headliner.

LOL, you are supposed to read the whole thing before answering. :-) 8 months ago .

I would just touch base with him about being in the area with your kids and thought about stopping by, HOWEVER, you have the kids with you. The not kid-friendly part worries me. If they are younger and need supervision, he may not like them being around "messing up things".

I have four and no matter how many times I tell them to stop touching things and stay near me, their hands and bodies still wander. If they are older and can follow directions, I can't imagine why this would be too much trouble for him to accomodate especially if he wants to be friends with you. Most artists love when someone sees their work, children included.

I have an art degree and love sharing my passion.

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