Design and make a unique appliqué collaged item. Be inspired by everyday materials that you find. Repair old things and make something new.
Using layers of found papers, fabric patches and stitch, this workshop explores traditional patchwork and appliqué methods and techniques. And encourages a creative approach to finding, gathering and reusing redundant objects and reclaimed textile materials.
The day will begin by arranging and layering found papers and selected found ephemera with pre-loved fabrics. You will then use appliqué, shadow and cutwork methods to reveal the inlaid materials. This will be followed with hand and machine quilting stitches and looking at composition methods by cutting up and rearranging your materials.
Finally you will use a stitched construction method to make a finished piece. Outcomes vary from an experimental quilted roll, a collar or a small hanging.
Included
On this course the tutor will supply some of the materials including recycled or vintage cloth, trimmings and edgings, found objects, recycled fabric scraps and recycled papers.
The College will supply some additional materials and equipment
What students need to bring
Sewing Kit Essentials
Sewing needles
Hand and machine threads
Feel free to bring any of these items if you have them to make your artwork more personal to you.
Recycled or Vintage Cloth
Unwanted or worn tablecloth
Garments
Bed sheet/pillowcase
Items decorated with interesting patterns, colours, or stitches
Recycled Fabric Scraps
Old embroidered table linen
Velvet
Lightweight thin cotton (plain or patterned)
Trimmings and Edgings
Rickrack
Pompoms
Miscellaneous Haberdashery
Old buttons
Bottle lids
Found objects (e.g. puzzle pieces, lids, tags, switches, handles)
Random bits from the kitchen drawer
Recycled papers
Graphic packaging from food and household products
Old dress patterns
Envelopes (for the blue inside)
Broken books and maps
Available to buy
Available from tutor:
Your tutor will bring an assortment of fabrics, edging and trimmings. Please bring some pocket money for these extras including cuts of wool blanket, linen and cotton organdie.
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Daily Timetable
Course teaching 11am–5.15pm
Students arrive 10.30am-11am (coffee optional)
Morning teaching 11am-1pm
Lunch break between 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching 2pm-5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes 5.15pm
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the ‘Materials to bring’ section.
Refreshments
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
Access
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected]
This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Safety
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Refunds and cancellations
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
Disclaimer
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
