Thanks Mo. Usually when I teach, I use the opportunity to push myself to learn just a little bit more about the topic and this makes it interesting for me too - but also stressful. I am trying to tell myself not to do that - to just relax and share with my students what I already feel confident in. For example, I've taught watercolour - and would teach techniques that I had just learned the night before - like pouring the colour. I've taught classical piano, and would teach the sonata movement that I went over the night before .
In my new teaching, I am finding that I am still learning so much as i prep for the lessons in the workshop - but they are lateral. I am broadening what I already know rather than adding to it. It's a subtle difference, but just enough to make me not resent the teaching for taking away from my own work.
I get so inspired by the techniques that I feel an urge to try things that are examples of the techniques....and although they are old techniques, they become all new again.
I hope to be able to pass on this passion of mine for stitch and cloth.
But last night, I told myself that what I really want to do is paint again. Shall see as each day unfolds.
thanks really - for visiting and for commenting. Your support of my work has made a real difference. And did you know that I have been invited to come to Australia to teach in 2017? I have not signed anything yet - am thinking hard about it . xo
I have said this before, but I wanted to say it again, you are such a great teacher in your blog, I can't even imagine how amazing it would be in person. I teach a great deal in my day job and like you, I push myself to learn more as I prepare to teach and am teaching. As always, I learn from the participants which always makes it fun and interesting.
Your work is amazing, and I have to say, Mo, you summed it up perfectly!
your work holds that wonderful je ne sais quoi that makes art!
ReplyDeleteand thankfully that's the quality that can never be pinned down!
DeleteThanks Mo. Usually when I teach, I use the opportunity to push myself to learn just a little bit more about the topic and this makes it interesting for me too - but also stressful. I am trying to tell myself not to do that - to just relax and share with my students what I already feel confident in.
DeleteFor example, I've taught watercolour - and would teach techniques that I had just learned the night before - like pouring the colour.
I've taught classical piano, and would teach the sonata movement that I went over the night before .
In my new teaching, I am finding that I am still learning so much as i prep for the lessons in the workshop - but they are lateral. I am broadening what I already know rather than adding to it. It's a subtle difference, but just enough to make me not resent the teaching for taking away from my own work.
I get so inspired by the techniques that I feel an urge to try things that are examples of the techniques....and although they are old techniques, they become all new again.
I hope to be able to pass on this passion of mine for stitch and cloth.
But last night, I told myself that what I really want to do is paint again. Shall see as each day unfolds.
thanks really - for visiting and for commenting. Your support of my work has made a real difference. And did you know that I have been invited to come to Australia to teach in 2017? I have not signed anything yet - am thinking hard about it .
xo
oh gosh I will have to save up the pennies for your workshop & I hope you will give yourself a spare few days to stay with us here in Sydney!
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ReplyDeleteI have said this before, but I wanted to say it again, you are such a great teacher in your blog, I can't even imagine how amazing it would be in person. I teach a great deal in my day job and like you, I push myself to learn more as I prepare to teach and am teaching. As always, I learn from the participants which always makes it fun and interesting.
Your work is amazing, and I have to say, Mo, you summed it up perfectly!