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Based at the Connaught Centre in Hove
Tel. 01273 736491
Saturday 17th January 2009
Hot Textiles - 1000 - 1600
A day to experiment with latest exciting materials for use in textile art. Create amazing textures. Learn how to use heat tools imaginatively and safely. Work through basic processes to more complicated layered techniques. Suitable for beginners or anyone wishing to develop their work further.
Saturday 31st January 2009
Transforming Transfers - 1000 - 1600
Discover the joys of layering techniques.
We will be working mostly with synthetic fabrics and transfer paints (disperse dyes). Learn how to us transfer paints to create beautiful effects then use heat tools to distress and work into your fabrics. This course would be suitable for anyone wishing to develop layered, stitched surfaces. You will have time to create a range of 2 and 3 dimensional samples to develop at a later date.
Saturday 7th March 2009
Creating Original Designs - 1000 - 1600
(Linked to Creating Original Printing Blocks) The first part of a workshop that spans 2 Saturdays. Never be afraid of the ‘D’ word again! We will work though several formulas for creating original designs, discussing the use of colour and materials. Working with paper, paints and pencils you will generate enough designs on this day to last you for years to come.
Saturday 28th March 2009
Creating Original Printing Blocks - 1000 – 1600
(Linked to Creating Original Designs) This workshop is for students who have attended the previous workshop for creating original designs. You will learn how to make printing blocks from your designs and experiment with ways of building up your designs with over printing.
The blocks could be used on paper or fabric.
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