Textile
Workshop has developed exciting courses for 2011 that enable students
to develop an individual style in their work.
These courses are designed for all abilities.
Beginners will be guided through the basic skills alongside the
more creative approach. Those with some experience will be encouraged
to stretch their skills and ideas within a supportive environment.
Courses are held at Drayfield Cottage,
Bastonford. Numbers are limited to 2-4 on each course to maximise
your individual tuition.
A non-returnable deposit of £10
will secure your place, the balance being paid on the day of the
course.If the date of a course is not suitable and you have a group
of up to 4, alternative arrangements can be made.Please phone or
email to reserve a place.
Date |
Title |
Information |
Thurs June 23rd 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£45 |
Delicate Fabrics
|
Discover how to
use soluble fabric and stitch to create a delicate layer to
embellish a small bag.
Guidance will be given in the design
process of the stitched layer, colour choices and construction
techniques.s. |
Tues June 28th 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£45
|
Log Cabin with Attitude
|
Learn how to extend
the basic techniques of log cabin patchwork to create an individual
look.
Emphasis will be on the placement
of colour and tone of your fabrics with exciting new ways
of cutting and incorporating the strips. |
Sat July 2nd 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£43 |
The Raised Stitch
|
Explore ways of
raising the surface by incorporating couching and hand stitched
elements.
This is way of using those chunky
yarns and fabric remnants that are difficult to pass through
the fabric. |
| Tues July 12th 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£42 |
Recycle to Renew
|
Raid the wardrobe
for those never to be worn again clothes to recycle and create
new textiles. From the sturdiest jeans to the floppiest dress,
you will explore techniques to strengthen the fabrics to make
a robust and practical bag.Please bring your own clothes for
recycling. |
Thurs + Fri
July 21st + 22nd 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£85 |
Stack, Slash and Shuffle
|
Learn a quick and
easy technique to create individual blocks.
On the first day you will explore
the technique and develop the patchwork blocks to form the
quilt top.
Day two will concentrate on ways
to quilt your creation. Emphasis will be placed on ways to
enhance the quilt top with either machine or hand stitching
resulting in a small but beautiful wall hanging.
A materials list will be sent on
receipt of your deposit or kits can be purchased for £15.
Trial fabrics and wadding are included
in the cost. |
| Tues July 26th 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£45 |
Fragile
|
Discover the delights
of designing with flowers and leaves.
You will use a variety of methods
to explore transparent layers with paints and resists before
interpreting these ideas into fabric.
A combination of stitch and fabric
distressing techniques will be incorporated to create your
own bouquet of fragile flora. |
Thurs July 28th 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£45 |
Overcoming the Dreaded ‘D’ Word
|
If ‘Design’
scares you then this is the course for you.
Through a series of friendly group
exercises, you will discover easy ways to initiate ideas and
develop them into working designs.
At the end of the day you should
have a plethora of ideas to take forward into a multitude
of media |
| Tues Aug 2nd 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£45 |
Bowled Over |
Using just yarn,
fabric and stitch, create an amazing variety of functional
and decorative bowls.
Both hand and machine techniques
will be explored. |
Tues Aug 9th 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£43 |
Layers of Stitch
|
Have a fun day
exploring the use of composite stitches to create sumptuous
layered surfaces.
You will experiment with raised chain band, lock stitch and
other stitches. Further embellishment and layers of luxury
will be added with beads and sequins.
|
| Thurs Sept 1st 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£43 |
4 Patch Cushion Cover with a Twist
|
Using just 4 fabrics
and a simple piecing technique, create a cushion top within
a day.
This is the workshop for those
who do not like to match corners and points perfectly. The
top will be quilted and made into a cushion cover. |
| Tues Sept 6th 2011
10.00 – 4.00
£45 |
Floating Scarves
|
Discover techniques
to make floating scarves from fabric remnants, knitting yarns
and stitch.
A variety of methods of putting
the elements together will be explored. A great workshop to
get those Christmas presents ready early. |
