the big move

In September 2007 the textile department are due to move to a new campus on Pybus street.

"Building a Better Uni" (?)

It's going to be wierd moving from Jackson's mill. I really love that place and the feel the building has. Althought the new site will bring all the art & design people into one place (and let us look at lots of pretty boys) it's a worry whether we will have the same facilities as we do now.

Inclusion is a funny thing. In this situation the con's outweigh the pro's I wonder whether this change is a good thing. We have no choice on the matter and I understand how impractical it is to have a seperate building to heat and maintain for just one department but in a way I wish we could claim squatters rights and stay there forever!!

It's strange how easily it is to get attached to bricks and mortar.

but when it looks this good who can blame me.

So this is the New Year

It's been a very long time since i wrote anything in this blog.

Summer was interesting, I managed to complete the majority of my tasks but ended up working 7 day weeks for the majority of the summer.

Since moving back to Derby full time I have had to re-assess where I am in the grand scheme of my life. I have got a part time job which makes life much easier and I socialise a little less too.

I am now specialising in weave at uni and it is undoubtedly the best choice for me. I have been using a lot more CAD in my work which has made life a little less repetative.

My drawing has improved and I have actually almost filled an entire sketchbook for once!! I am developing my own style and finally feeling comfortable working with a wide range of mediums.

The first project of this term was an interiors project where I created a selection of B&W jaquard fabrics and hand-woven trims. My facination with braids and trims has continued and I have really loved making narrow fabrics especially in linen.

That project was successful and I have continued onto the next project with a brief trip to Paris where I did a lot of photography.

My current project has been interrupted by illness but luckily i'm still on track and hope to be finished on deadline. This is a fashion fabrics project and I've decided to make pillbox hats and clutchbags from both jaquard and handloom fabrics. My sketchbook is looking good and I am also working on a range of complimentary bag-charms using laser cut materials.

So all in all I am heading towards a goal that I feel confident about.

Other than that things have not been overly good but I'm sure that this next year will be a good one.

Roll on 2007

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