MA in Textile Design - a mature student's journey

So this week its half term for schools and I've taken the week off from teaching all my fitness classes so I can concentrate on my MA and really make a dent in printing and sewing my designs for the final fashion show. Deadline is 4th July - 5 weeks today! Below are some pictures of some of the prints done and trousers made. I'm in early today to try and fit my trousers, hopefully to me. Last week I started on my MA report which we have to write as part of the course, 2500 words on our MA experience related back to our personal statement. Right, time to go, just got to drink my coffee first!

Today I was back at Leamington College. The Fashion and Textiles department was buzzing because some of the students were getting hair and make-up done for the photoshoot which promotes the end of year Fashion show. After they went to Moreton Morrell to take the photos the rest of the students got their heads down to start or continue their clothes for the end of year. I tried to talk to the students who were behind in their work to chivvy them along. This sometimes takes some doing. There's a lack of inventiveness which I think can be attributed to social media. These kids are too afraid to experiment. Do they think everything should be perfect the first time? Anyway, here are some pictures of the make-up and a glimpse of the dresses .

Eek, so this week we had a lecture/meeting on the last portfolio for our MA. Here's a timetable: Work hand in - 4 July Fashion Show - 13 July All done and dusted by the 21 July where we will see the external examiner and have our final Viva. So this week, I've been working on new designs in the print room and I'm really excited about the outcome. I've also been working on deciding which 6/8 designs I'm going to use to have in the fashion and the static show. I think I'm going to make 6 and then take the two best from that and have them in the static show. I almost wish I was doing another year, but if I do then I know I'll just fanny around a bit so having a deadline will kick my arse into gear.