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ARP – Extended Draft: Reflecting on Mark to Material
During the ‘Mark to Material’ CPD session, what struck me most was not only what the participants produced, but how the atmosphere of the room shifted over time. Within three hours, a group of secondary school art teachers, initially tentative … Continue reading
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ARP -Blog 6- Thematic Analysis: Mark to Material CPD Workshop -Distilling the Data
1. Playfulness and Engagement Summary: Participants consistently described the workshop as ‘fun, motivating, and freeing’. The open-ended, non-judgemental structure encouraged experimentation and dialogue. Many noted that being surrounded by others felt inspiring rather than intimidating, contributing to a relaxed atmosphere. … Continue reading
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ARP -Blog 5 -Reflections on Process, Play, and Pedagogy
Reflecting in and directly after the session, I was struck by how productive the group was, what participants were able to create within three hours was remarkable. I decided to begin with a simple warm-up exercise: a continuous line portrait … Continue reading
ARP-Blog 4- Thinking Through Data and Reflection
Designing my workshop Mark to Material has been a way to bring my previous intervention, Unravelling the Norms, into a new, practical context. That earlier project explored how sketchbooks in textile education can sometimes act as exclusionary spaces, reinforcing narrow … Continue reading
ARP -Group Reflection Prompts
Group reflection Prompts: Unravelling the Norms: Inclusive, Process-Led approaches to Textiles Education Purpose: To explore participants’ deeper reflections on the workshop, focusing on inclusivity, accessibility, play, and perceptions of creativity.
ARP- Blog 3- Reflection on questionnaires in relation to ARP and tutor feedback
Reflecting on my pre and post questionnaires I felt they align closely with my research focus on inclusivity, process-led practice, and challenging creative norms. I wanted to think about ‘Were these good questions to ask?’ They build directly on my … Continue reading
ARP- Pre & Post Questionnaires
Pre-Workshop Questionnaire (before session begins) Purpose: capture expectations, current practices, and perceptions around drawing/textile experimentation. Post-Workshop Questionnaire (after session ends) Purpose: evaluate shifts in confidence, perceptions of accessibility, and relevance to practice.
Workshop Plan-From Mark to Material: Explorations in Experimental Textiles
A 3-hour CPD workshop for secondary school teachers, with a focus on drawing, mark making, yarn and fabric making Themes of experimentation, sustainability, accessibility and process-driven creativity. Duration: 3 hours (2 sessions of 90 minutes with a shorter lunch break) … Continue reading