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Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:22:25 +0000

Blog 9- ARP- Final Reflections: Why Mark to Material Still Matters As Mark to Material entered its second iteration at London College of Fashion, I was reminded that action research rarely offers neat c […]

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Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:59:43 +0000

ARP – Blog 8- Looking forward -From Mark to Material to Ongoing Practice Reflecting on Mark to Material, I’m struck by how the workshop’s success lay not in its precision, but in its openness. What began as an o […]

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Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:17:02 +0000

ReferencesAhmed, S. (2017) Living a Feminist Life. Durham, NC: Duke University Press. Alvesson, M. (2012) Interpreting interviews. London: SAGE Pu […]

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Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:16:32 +0000

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Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:17:22 +0000

Action Plan- ChecklistBlog 1 -Reflect on refining activity after intervention – – Evolving Inclusive Approaches to Creative Process’ Blog 2 -Planning an E […]

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Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:41:26 +0000

ARP – Blog 7 – PART II -Following the Thread: Reflections on Mark to MaterialFeedback from the group reflection and post-workshop questionnaires revealed strong affective themes. Many participants described feeling […]

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Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:40:54 +0000

ARP – Blog 7- PART I- Following the Thread: Reflections on Mark to MaterialThe ‘Mark to Material’ CPD workshop, delivered through UAL’s Insights outreach programme, set out to explore how process-led, inclu […]

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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:27 +0000

ARP – Extended Draft: Reflecting on Mark to MaterialDuring the ‘Mark to Material’ CPD session, what struck me most was not only what the participants produced, but how the atmosphere of the […]

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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:57:38 +0000

ARP -Blog 6- Thematic Analysis: Mark to Material CPD Workshop -Distilling the Data1. Playfulness and Engagement Summary: Participants consistently described the workshop as ‘fun, motivating, and freeing’. The ope […]

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Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:37:50 +0000

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 […]

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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:53:21 +0000

ARP-Blog 4- Thinking Through Data and ReflectionDesigning my workshop Mark to Material has been a way to bring my previous intervention, Unravelling the Norms, into a new, practical […]

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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:44:02 +0000

ARP -Group Reflection PromptsGroup reflection Prompts: Unravelling the Norms: Inclusive, Process-Led approaches to Textiles Education Purpose: To explore […]

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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:39:33 +0000

ARP- Blog 3- Reflection on questionnaires in relation to ARP and tutor feedbackReflecting on my pre and post questionnaires I felt they align closely with my research focus on inclusivity, process-led practice, and […]

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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:41:35 +0000

ARP- Pre & Post QuestionnairesPre-Workshop Questionnaire (before session begins) Purpose: capture expectations, current practices, and perceptions around […]

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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:41:06 +0000

ARP- Participant Information Sheet & participant Consent form

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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:21:46 +0000

Workshop Plan-From Mark to Material: Explorations in Experimental TextilesA 3-hour CPD workshop for secondary school teachers, with a focus on drawing, mark making, yarn and fabric making Themes of […]

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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:21:20 +0000

ARP Ethical Action PlanEthical Action Plan (500-750 words)* This document is a chance for you to begin shaping your project while thinking through its ethical […]

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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:20:57 +0000

ARP- Blog 2 -Planning an Ethical FrameworkAs my ‘Mark to Material’ workshop develops, I’ve been thinking carefully about how ethics shape every stage of the process, not just in fo […]

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Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:36:26 +0000

ARP- Blog 1 -Evolving Inclusive Approaches to Creative Process Following the Thread: From “Unravelling the Norms” to “Mark to Material” In my last module, my intervention Unravelling the Norms fo […]

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Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:36:00 +0000

This is such an honest and powerful post, what really stuck with me was how you turned frustration into action. Calling out the use of “BAME” in that space and pushing for college-wide change took real guts. It’s a great reminder that feeling despondent doesn’t mean we’re powerless, and that speaking up, (however uncomfortable) can actually shift…Read more

In reply to - Danny Treacy wrote a new post on the site 24045288's blog Blog #3 RaceDuring this unit, I have noticed in the workshops, blogs, and in conversations, how despondent and frustrated people are feeling on the subject [ […]

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Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:26:41 +0000

Thanks for this Christin, I really relate to what you said about defensiveness. I’m definitely still figuring it out too, but I’ve found sitting with discomfort (instead of trying to fix or justify things right away) can be part of the work. It’s messy, but maybe that’s the point?

In reply to - Romany Taylor wrote a new post on the site RomanyPgCert IP -Blog 3 – Anti-Racism in Creative EducationAnti-Racism in Creative Education As someone working in creative education, these resources made me think […]

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Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:08:50 +0000

IP unit: Reflective ReportUnravelling the Norms Introduction This blog post reflects on the design and proposed implementation of a workshop-based intervention […]

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Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:09:19 +0000

Thanks Danny, the time constraints can definitely feel like a barrier, especially when trying to be responsive to different learning needs. I’ve been thinking more about how small shifts, like offering flexible timeframes for certain tasks or embedding more peer-led sessions, might help soften some of those structures, even within the l…Read more

In reply to - Romany Taylor wrote a new post on the site RomanyPgCert IP -Blog 1 -Intersectionality, Disability, and Power in Teaching PracticeIntersectionality, Disability, and Power in Teaching Practice As an AL teaching […]

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Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:06:15 +0000

Thank you so much Ellie, I really appreciate your kind words. It’s encouraging to know that holding space for discomfort and dialogue feels like a shared commitment.

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Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:05:09 +0000

Thanks Danny, I’m trying to stay open and accountable, it’s not always easy, but I think that’s part of the work.

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Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:03:41 +0000

Ellie, I think what you said about anti-racism being done for people rather than with them really stuck with me. It’s so true that the people making these policies are often the furthest from the realities of discrimination, and that disconnect really comes through in things like the UAL Action Plan. I hadn’t noticed it hadn’t been updated since…Read more

In reply to - Eleanor Sweeney wrote a new post on the site Blog Posts PgCert IP: Blog Post 3: RaceSomething that has become apparent from reading and watching the resources is how anti-racist policies and practices tend to be […]

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Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:45 +0000

Thanks Hannah, me too!!!

In reply to - Romany Taylor wrote a new post on the site RomanyPgCert IP – Intervention- Unravelling the NormsUnravelling the Norms In my role as a HPL on the BA Textiles Knit at CSM, I propose a workshop-based intervention […]

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Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:58:54 +0000

Thanks so much, Christin! I really appreciate your reflections. Sketchbooks can be a great tool for creative development, but the way they’re currently assessed often feels restrictive, students quickly learn there’s a “correct” way to present them, which can stifle experimentation. There’s a real tension between encouraging creative risk and…Read more

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Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:57:52 +0000

Cheers Danny! Yes, the micro-teaching session was definitely an influence on my intervention. It really highlighted how removing the pressure to “get it right” and allowing people to engage with materials on their own terms can open up more inclusive and creative learning experiences. I’m interested in how we can borrow from that approach to shape…Read more

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Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:40:10 +0000

IP -Blog 3 – Anti-Racism in Creative EducationAnti-Racism in Creative Education As someone working in creative education, these resources made me think more deeply about the […]

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Thu, 29 May 2025 17:24:21 +0000

Thanks, Ellie. Honestly, I’m not even sure how to go about this. I often find myself full of ideas but with very little power to actually implement them. The hours I teach are mainly tutorials and quite minimal, so everything feels rushed, there’s rarely time or space to go deeper. Realistically, this kind of work would have to be done in-…Read more

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Mon, 26 May 2025 21:12:23 +0000

Hannah, I appreciate how this intervention challenges dominant norms around participation, often centred on verbal expression, by validating quieter, more reflective modes of engagement. Your focus on neurodiversity, linguistic difference and cultural variation is crucial in classrooms where traditional formats can exclude. Reframing listening as…Read more

In reply to - Hannah Kemp-Welch wrote a new post on the site Hannah's PGCert blog Intervention summary proposalIntervention: Listening Practice for Inclusive Pedagogies This intervention offers a recurring drop-in listening […]

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Mon, 26 May 2025 20:56:32 +0000

IP – Intervention- Unravelling the NormsUnravelling the Norms In my role as a HPL on the BA Textiles Knit at CSM, I propose a workshop-based intervention titled Unravelling the […]

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Mon, 26 May 2025 20:09:54 +0000

Thanks for sharing this Hannah, it really deepens the conversation. That reflection from the conference is powerful and painful, and it reinforces how urgently we need to create spaces where faith, culture, and identity aren’t flattened or judged against dominant norms, but genuinely listened to and valued

In reply to - Romany Taylor wrote a new post on the site RomanyPgCert IP- Blog 2- Faith and Intersectionality in Higher EducationFaith and Intersectionality in Higher Education Using Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of in […]

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Mon, 26 May 2025 19:04:58 +0000

Hannah, your reflection highlights the real-world complexities of navigating access within institutional systems that often prioritise efficiency over care. It shows a growing awareness of how structural barriers, like fixed funding models, can unintentionally marginalise those with access needs, particularly when those needs intersect with other…Read more

In reply to - Hannah Kemp-Welch wrote a new post on the site Hannah's PGCert blog Blog Task 1: DisabilityWhile watching the UAL video The Social Model of Disability, one line stood out to me: ‘Sometimes I feel like I have to […]

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Tue, 20 May 2025 11:52:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing this so honestly, Danny. Your reflection was really refreshing, especially your openness about recognising your own blind spot. I think it’s powerful that you’ve connected embodied knowledge to both your creative practice and your understanding of disability, and it’s a reminder of how crucial it is to stay self-aware and inten…Read more

In reply to - Danny Treacy wrote a new post on the site 24045288's blog Blog Post 1 – DisabilityI found the prospect of writing this post about disability the most difficult, even after watching the suggested material to […]

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Mon, 19 May 2025 21:08:38 +0000

Thanks Ellie, reallly appreciate your comments

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Wed, 14 May 2025 18:00:19 +0000

Thanks Danny, that’s really encouraging to hear, and I agree, while there’s movement in the right direction, there’s still a long way to go to fully open up creative spaces to all identities and perspectives

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Tue, 13 May 2025 17:36:01 +0000

Your post offers a thoughtful and deeply reflective exploration of how intersectionality, particularly in relation to faith, operates within the context of fashion education. It highlights how intersecting identities, such as being visibly Muslim, racialised, or from a lower socioeconomic background, can influence students’ experiences of i…Read more

In reply to - Eleanor Sweeney wrote a new post on the site Blog Posts PgCert IP: Blog Post 2: Faith Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality examines how overlapping aspects of identities interact to shape in […]

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Tue, 13 May 2025 07:14:38 +0000

Thanks so much Christin, as a HPL without much institutional power, I recognise that inclusion can’t always be addressed through structural changes, but ideally, I would like to create more space for religious expression in the classroom. While UAL does actually provide prayer and quiet rooms, I’d like to better support students by opening up…Read more

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Mon, 12 May 2025 22:06:07 +0000

IP- Blog 2- Faith and Intersectionality in Higher EducationFaith and Intersectionality in Higher Education Using Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality helps us understand how faith in […]

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Thu, 08 May 2025 09:14:24 +0000

Hi Ellie, this is a really honest and compelling reflection that weaves together personal experience, institutional critique, and broader political context. Your discussion of the UK’s disability benefit cuts effectively grounds the piece in the urgency of the moment, while your insights into structural ableism at UAL, from inaccessible teaching s…Read more

In reply to - Eleanor Sweeney wrote a new post on the site Blog Posts PgCert IP: Blog Post 1: Disability, Intersectionality and visibility within the Creative Industries ‘Self Portrait Sitting on a Stool’ 2024, Dawn Wilson […]

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Tue, 06 May 2025 20:41:33 +0000

Thanks Ellie, I really resonate with what you said about the contrast between skill-building and innovation, especially within such constrained timeframes. It’s so true that confidence and creativity take time, and when that time is compressed, it can be difficult for students to feel grounded, let alone experimental. I love your idea of more f…Read more

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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:09:03 +0000

Thank you for this generous and thoughtful feedback. I really appreciate how clearly you’ve drawn out the central tensions in my piece, between play and assessment, access and exclusion, institutional pace and personal capacity. Your reflections on neoliberal pressures and the privileging of speed really resonate.
Although I lack structural…Read more

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Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:52:54 +0000

This is a powerful and thoughtful piece of writing Christin. I really appreciate the way you connect personal experience, political context, and educational practice so seamlessly, it feels authentic, grounded, and deeply considered. Your references to theorists like Rubin and Scott are well-placed and strengthen your argument without making it…Read more

In reply to - Christin Yu wrote a new post on the site PgCert Reflective Journal Inclusive Practices: Blog Task 1On Intersectionality I write this blogpost in the wake of the UK supreme court ruling that clarified the terms […]

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Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:14:38 +0000

IP -Blog 1 -Intersectionality, Disability, and Power in Teaching PracticeIntersectionality, Disability, and Power in Teaching Practice As an AL teaching machine knitting to first-year textile students, many […]

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Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:32:56 +0000

Reflection of Teaching Practice 3Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Pedagogies in Tutorials Size of student group: 21 Observer:Karen Matthewman Observee: […]

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Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:22:36 +0000

Blog 5 – Exploring Materiality and Empowering StudentsExploring Materiality and Empowering Students As an associate lecturer on the first-year BA Textiles course, I teach a 2.5-week module […]

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Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:09:58 +0000

Reflection of Teaching Practice 2Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Group Crit Size of student group: 6 Observer: Charlie Lewis Observee: Romany […]