I have to apologise for not being here in ages. Santa brought me an Ipad Mini for Christmas and I have been trying to persuade it to upload to this blog….not very successfully. So I have had to give in and go back to the auld PC!
I have been busy trying to catch up with myself and get back into the flow. We started back in Ferrybank on the 14th and 15th of January. The exhibition was supposed to be moving to Christchurch for the past few weeks but they have had logistical problems getting the stands up. All going well we will install the work this week, if not I think we may leave it and move on. Sometimes you have to do that in life and work.
We have some new women on Tuesday and we have been concentrating on the drawing for design aspect of the module while waiting for materials. This Tuesday group are preparing for level 3 textiles, in fact i have just been informed by my superior that we now have access to two more level 3 component modules, Applique and Embroidery soe we have loads to get our teeth into. While it is good to learn new skills it is also useful to get accreditation for existing ones. Some have been with me for a good while and just did not submit last year as we got side tracked by the Library exhibition. So now Tuesday is for level 3 which is very basic, and should not intimidate any one….you know who you are! This is perfect for such a mixed group as it is confidence building for all. Then next year this group can progress to the more challenging higher level modules. Those with previous skills are a great asset to the group as I am a firm believer in peer learning. We all learn together, from each other.
Here are some shots of what we have been doing so far……………………….
The Wednesday group is morphing into a network that will carry on and exhibit in its own right. They are doing a fetac component module on Exhibition techniques and perhaps one on event management. I see the skills that they are learning being of valu both to these women on may levels.
Garter lane have already said they would be interested in the group submitting for a show. so the aim for this group is to learn how function as an independant entity, by learning how to function in the art and craft world. Putting together proposals, planning and executing professional exhibitions and events for themselves and their communities. Soooo Exciting!
Here are some examples of work done over the christmas by members of the group.
So all in all loads of food for thought, Wednesday will be a lot more theory than previously but it is of interest and value if you wish to progress to another level. It will not be just learning stuff that you will not need and use if you intend to show your work at any level. We all need to know what we are making and where it needs to shown.
So I am now going to do my assignment for a level 6 module that I have been participating in, never give up the learning it makes you dull and you get too relaxed!!
