Evaluation

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The 'Locating' Unit has been by far the best unit on the TIP course. I have really enjoyed it despite initially thinking how terrible it was going to be, trying to work out two briefs at the same time, whilst also beginning the inevitable process of networking. Having to write my own project has been challenging in more ways than one, I have had to learn how to manage my time effectively whilst thinking independently. In terms of contextualising my practice, I feel I have developed a lot over the course of this project and I feel happier where I am now; heading in some sort of direction rather than feeling a bit of a mess. If I could change anything about the project, I would change the length of weeks we had to complete it, as there are still so many things I want to explore. I am a bit disheartened that the construction of my jewellery took me a long time; time that could have been spent exploring more braiding techniques and sampling. I also wish that I had made my warp 8 yards rather than 6 as I finished it too quickly and got to the end with 4 or 5 samples still planned. In my next project I think I would like to carry on with the same market that I feel I have developed into, both jewellery and bespoke work. I would like to try more things with my warp next time like painting over it, bleaching and I would also like to try weaving using braids and generally being more experimental.