MA in Textile Design - a mature student's journey

Fish design on neoprene Lots of fishies on neoprene  Camo and macrame mood board Geometrics and stars mood board Far East mood board

Happened last week, Thursday to be precise. Here's what I did well: Didn't fall over on the way to the front of the class Cracked a few jokes Started the talk off well Engaged with the audience - asked them questions The powerpoint presentation worked well Here's what didn't go that brilliantly - and I realised this straight away after: Talked too quickly, started of well, dipped down in the middle, but I think I pulled it back at the end Had too much text on the screen - should be points and then I elaborate on them Didn't make that much eye contact with the audience - well I tried but when I looked up the majority of the audience were on their phones :-) All in all, I'm glad its over, but part of me would like to do it again only better. Today, Monday, I went to North Leamington High School to start my teaching experience with Kati Nelson (teacher) and 4 year 12 Textile A-Level students. I took in my large sketchbook, a quilt I'...