I was a bit nervous this morning, as it was my first teaching session with a Fourth Year group. The subject was – as it will be for the entire seven sessions with the group – POPPYHEADS! Well, what else?
I talked a little about Festial, and showed the class several examples of the different ways I've used the poppyheads in the pages of Kalender. I gave each of the students a photograph of one of the poppyheads in front view and profile, and they'll be using that image as their source to develop in various ways. It seemed to go OK, and some of the pupils even said 'thank you' as they left the room. I'm still getting used to the politeness I encounter at the school!
During the day, Emma showed me how to make press-moulds for plaster casting, and my workspace is now full of drying plaster relics. Can't wait to see the results tomorrow!
