I recently recieved a note from a sophomore at Savannah College of Art and Design, who entered as a fashion major, but switched to fibers. She sent some photos and a short note which follows:
"I am in a dye class that is very exciting my favorite class so far. We learned recipes and techniques for dying. I am also in a structure and materials course where I have been working with felting, spinning my own yarn, and crocheting."
It is clear she's excited about the experimentation and discovery stages of her work. Finding a connection to a medium and a work process is a very motivational phenomenon. Many Springfield students left high school as 2-D artists, yet they found interests elsewhere in 3-d mediums including glass, wood/furniture, costumes, puppets, and industrial design to name a few. It is a wonderful thing. I always say, "if you're not having fun [making art], you're not doing it right.
