Anyway, one Sunday about three weeks ago, I'd received an email from the Head of Department where I did two of my three degrees asking if I could go back to do some teaching at short notice. Really short notice. The students were back for their first week of classes that week and the seminar I was meant to take over was that Tuesday. Having spent some of the best years of my life there, I naturally wanted to do as much as I could to help. I'm certainly pleased as punch to know that I'm thought capable of doing it well. I said YES! and then YES! again, when, after that first seminar I was asked if I'd like to take on another module for a few weeks.
But, in consequence, my poor website and blog here have been neglected for a while. It's not that I don't love you, I've been working on lots more Su-Lin Designs, but just haven't had the chance to put them up yet!
Next week, I'll be turning my attention to two different kinds of teaching. There's the stuff about Sidney and Shakespeare that I've been doing for the past month, and there's the stuff that goes into socks that I usually tell you stories and show you pictures about here.
On Monday 26th October, I'll be at the Coventry Transport Museum for a workshop. Participants will learn how to make their favourite pets, such as a wide-eyed cat, dotty dog,
carrot-crunching rabbit or perhaps a brown bear, all with a bit of kawaii
coolness! (Okay, a bear's not exactly a pet but most people have a favourite teddy sometime in their lives.) You could bring your own (clean) socks if you like, or choose something from what I've got. Everything else will be provided!
So, if you know anyone over the age of 12 who'd like to try their hand at making one of these designs, send them over to the Coventry Transport Museum on the 26th Oct, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Participation costs £5.
Here're some pictures of what you could make, to grease your scissors and whet your empty socks:
You're supposed to make something, not just sit there and stare!
Like this bunny with a carrot for his tummy button, which norty people like to call his willy!
Aw pleeeeeease? It'll be loads of fun!
Unfortunately, I can't publish a picture of my swashbuckling salty sea dawg, with weeds and seaspray stuck to his fur, and tattoos, 'cos I'm saving him for a special boy at Christmas. But I promise he's the best one and you'll get to see him at my workshop *beam*.