About me....
In 2018 I was awarded the NSW premiers scholarship for 'Innovation and Creativity Across the Curriculum' which was sponsored by the Copyright Agency. My study will focus on honoring the traditions of textile making, while acknowledging and incorporating future focused elements into the teaching and learning of design. The Technological and Applied Science key learning area combines traditional skill and knowledge with modern technology. Being practically based it is an area that strongly encourages and promotes the exploration of individual based learning through design projects. Projects must be a creative solution to a problem with a focus on the use of innovative technology to enhance the project being produced. Environmental sustainability and the impact of human choice needs to be a priority in education. Waste minimization, up cycling and use of resources need to be considered when designing. We also live in an era where textile heritage is at a crossroads and centuries of tradition and knowledge are being compromised. The need arises to protect traditions in terms of skill but also embrace the future of textiles.