What/who is your career inspiration? Why?
The beautiful natural surroundings like the daily sunrise/sunset, movement in the sky/water, and especially the natural wool fibers themselves. Sheep wool is my main source of materials to create all wool felted artworks & to share the process of felt-making.
What advice would you have for someone interested in your field?
“Step into one’s shoes” is particularly helpful when I start planning for any new fiber arts integration unit or felting workshops. Think like the students (age 4 – 80s). Visualize yourself doing their jobs. Set up learning targets & assessments. All these can help with organizing schedules, materials and the creative process. Lastly, one must take risks and develop good work ethic.
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making.
Thinking Creatively
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Attention to Detail
Innovation
Dependability
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility.
Council of Fashion Designers of America
Fashion Group International
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
The Underfashion Club
Art and Design Courses
Drawing
Painting
Illustration
Graphic Design
Textiles and Sewing Courses
Sewing and Fashion Constructing
Mathematics and Science Courses
Algebra
Geometry
Business and Marketing Courses
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Retail Management
Computer Courses
Digital Design Tools
Fashion Design Software
Jobs
Retail Associate at a Clothing Store
Alterations Assistant
Freelance Fashion Illustrator
Social Media Content Creator
Internships
Fashion Design Internship
Textile Company Internship
Magazine or Fashion Blog Internship
Fashion Show Internship
Apprenticeships
Fashion Designer Apprenticeship
Pattern Maker Apprenticeship
Tailoring or Sewing Apprenticeship
Jewelry or Accessories Design Apprenticeship
