Noisiest Critique Ever

Today we had the largest critique group yet, over 20 people in attendance. Our numbers were swelled by the presence of Molly's students, necessitating a move to another part of the basement, the school's former cafeteria. We brought my portable tackboard out, and Molly put up a clamp light to help with the illumination in this otherwise dim room. Several of the regulars were in attendance, and you can see their work in the top and bottom photos. We had some new participants as well, two artists who like to work in textiles- repurposed clothing. The middle photo shows some examples.

What made this the noisiest critique ever wasn't our crowd, but the one above us. The cafeteria is right under the stage area of the theater, and one of the groups was up there getting ready for their next production. Occasionally we would hear bits of songs, but mostly it sounded like a cattle stampede moving around above us. Most of the time it was a slight distraction, but once in a while we had to stop talking until the noise subsided. Finally they stopped for the night, only minutes before we did. Next time it will likely be our usual crowd in our usual spot.