Next steps for the future...

1. During the next few days and weeks, I will continue to work on my web-site and set up my on-line shop, ensuring that I produce quality merchandise in sufficient quantities. I will be producing new material in different mediums to post too. 
2. I will contact publishers who have requested pdf portfolios at the London Book Fair 2013, ensuring that they are sent correctly and efficiently. 
3. I will complete my Nikahrat book, making sure that it is both completed to a high standard and correctly printed in a professional manner. I will then pursue my contacts to see if they are interested in seeing the completed version, as much interest was expressed at the London Book Fair.  
4. I will produce more stock for exhibition and sale at MCM Expo and 2013 ELCAF where I will have stalls. 
5. I will attend an interview with the Principal of the RSA Academy, Tipton, where I have already had in depth conversations with the Director of Arts, Humanities, Sports and Leisure and the Art Advanced Skills Teacher. My forthcoming interview is related to the school’s interest in giving me a bursary to be the Art Intern during the academic year 2013-2014. In this role, I would prepare materials, work in classroom situations to support staff and work with smaller groups of sixth form students to assist them with their International Baccalaureate studies in Art and to help with BTec Art courses. I will also be required to do tutorials with students and lead short seminars on practice. My assistance will be required to produce display for around the school and assist with school productions.   
6. I have had recent confirmation that I have been invited to do approximately 25 hours of paid examination invigilation at the RSA this spring/summer 
7. I will contact the editor of the local independently published Villager magazine, Kingswinford, with a circulation of over 10,000 copies, to discuss with her the possibility of me producing art work for the magazine. I will also enquire about me placing an advertisement in the magazine to show case my work. 
8. I will continue to look at suitable PGCE courses for 2014-15 for teaching secondary Art. I am aware of course and entry requirements and will be making a UCAS application when the window opens, ensuring that I have successfully completed my Skills Tests prior to interview.