Rebecca Fairley, Author at The Open College of the Arts

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Rebecca Fairley

Critical Thinking Skills

Posted: 26/10/15 09:53 | 13 Comments

So why are critical thinking skills important to the OCA student? Rebecca reviews a useful book which can offer beneficial guidance.

Study Visit: Art_Textiles

Posted: 14/10/15 09:33 | 2 Comments

Join Rebecca on the 20 November at the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester.

Steal Like an Artist

Posted: 12/10/15 09:13 | 10 Comments

Rebecca reviews book ‘Steal Like an Artist’ believing it to be particularly useful to those just starting out on their creative career especially if it involves being asked to do research, for example during an OCA course.

Textiles at Dismaland

Posted: 29/09/15 09:58 | 4 Comments

Textiles aren’t just for textile artists they are part of the materials and techniques many contemporary and cutting edge artists use to convey messages and meanings. And if you can get to Dismaland I highly recommend it.

Subscribing to Periodicals and Magazines

Posted: 07/09/15 09:10 | 5 Comments

“For me these are essential reading, they document trends and current thinking keeping me abreast of what’s in vogue.”

The Subversive Stitch

Posted: 02/09/15 09:01 | 10 Comments

The Subversive Stitch documents the history of embroidery, mainly in Britain from the medieval period right up to the present day. If you are serious about textiles this book is essential reading.

Judy Nolan

Posted: 26/08/15 09:39 | 13 Comments

In this blog post Rebecca shares the work of OCA Textiles student Judy Nolan. Judy is part way through studying the new Mixed Media for Textiles course and recently submitted her work for feedback for the second part – Joining and Wrapping.

How to use your Tutor Reports

Posted: 29/07/15 09:35 | 36 Comments

Rebecca wrote this blog post in response conversations with Textile Assessors at the last assessment event where it was highlighted that students didn’t often make use of the advice in their tutor reports.

Visiting Artist Open Studio Events

Posted: 23/06/15 09:23 | 4 Comments

Rebecca on why visiting Artist Open Studio events are ideal learning opportunities for students.

The Whitworth: Textiles Study Visit Review

Posted: 13/05/15 09:18 | 0 Comments

Rebecca reviews the recent Textiles Study Visit in Manchester.