During the first month, I learned some new skills through various workshops: different drawing techniques, recognizing a variety of yarns, dyeing fabrics, operating a sewing machine, making my own colour palette. What excites me the most is the first attempt to dye Cloth, as well as free embroidery with a sewing machine instead of simply taking a straight line. My biggest achievement this month is to try and find out what I really like deeply in my heart. Because the current course rhythm is slower than the foundation stage, I have enough time to visit the museum recommended by tutors to learn more about the world and see how others make and display their artworks. The tutor also took us out of the classroom to guide us how to connect our ideas with the outside world. I used to rush to complete a project before the deadline, and I was not very satisfied with the final outcome. I went to the library and browsed all the books of artists recommended in the brief. I could explore which artists’ styles I liked and which ones I didn’t appreciate in the process. How the artists I like develop their ideas to make their own artworks. I can learn their methodology and apply these techniques in future. Besides, I went to different flea markets to collect items and find inspiration. In fact, I didn’t have a specific idea at the very beginning. I wanted to see what I could find in my exploration. All of these processes are a new attempt. I hope that I can arrange my time more reasonably next month.