I have sorted the papers accumulated so far into a snazzy file, all colour-coded and divided into modules.
This is the only way to keep me enthused about filing – pretty colours and new stationery. It also makes you feel all grown up.
Filed under: supplies | Tags: eco, natural dyes, organic, samples, supplies, sustainable, UK, Wales, wool, yarn
I am keen to support local (i.e. UK) wool producers, spinners and dyers who have a sustainable and eco-concious outlook.
So far I have found many companies, but these are my favourites who I intend to contact for yarn samples:
SHILASDAIR - naturally dyed, ethically sourced yarns from Scotland
GREENFIBRES - naturally dyed, organic yarn (although not sure if UK wool)
LLYNFI TEXTILE COMPANY -this has everything I could ever ask for! Organic, naturally dyed yarn from Wales.
GARTHENOR ORGANIC PURE WOOL - this is undyed organic yarn from a variety of breeds and used as the base wool for Llynfi Textile Company.
So this is where it starts.
This week marked the beginning of my most serious steps towards making a living as a designer-maker. The first session of the Post-graduate Certificate in Arts Practice (known as Connect) did many things:
Made me feel like I was in the right place at the right time
Reassured me I wasn’t alone in finding it hard to break away from the security of the 9-5
Scared me – THIS is my chance, (not the one and only chance, but I am lucky to be here) – a real opportunity
I have so much to do!!
Actions for the week - Set up an online progress file :: Source suppliers of wool :: Organise a course paperwork file
