Author Archives: Romany Taylor

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 →

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.

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 →

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.

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 →

Ethical Action Plan (500-750 words)* This document is a chance for you to begin shaping your project while thinking through its ethical considerations, implications, and responsibilities. We know this might feel early in your action research journey, but this short … Continue reading →

As my ‘Mark to Material’ workshop develops, I’ve been thinking carefully about how ethics shape every stage of the process, not just in formal terms like consent and data management, but in how the workshop itself reflects values of care, … Continue reading →