Join textile artist, Isabel Fletcher in an exploration of the three-dimensional world of textiles. Working with existing fabrics (from the ordinary to the unexpected), you will use magnifying glasses to observe how the original surface of a fabric expands to reveal shape and form. Working through a guided series of activities, including observational drawing and paper sculpture, you will capture these newly observed forms before translating them into experimental textiles. Isabel will demonstrate techniques used in her own practice to develop iterative textile making. The final body of work will be a dynamic collection of drawings, paper sculpture and three-dimensional textile samples.

On the first day, we will study a range of textiles through observation and touch. Using drawing materials, you will carry out mark-making exercises to establish an understanding of texture, feeling and tonality. You will next make sculptures from white paper in response to texture and form of the observed fabrics. In the afternoon, you will be introduced to colour and textile creation by working through a series of three-dimensional techniques.

The second day will be focused on the making of your experimental textile samples using a range of materials, yarns and thread. To develop a wide body of work, samples will be roughly A4 size.

Included

On this course the tutor will supply some of the materials, including some fabric, yarns and thread. On this course the College will supply some of the materials, including charcoal and paper.

What students need to bring

-Sewing needles

• Pins
• A range of fabrics/materials - ideally plain, in different weights/varieties. you can be as experimental as you like.
• A range of coloured thread
• Thicker yarn if you have any -drawing materials (pencils, charcoal, graphite, sharpener)

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am

Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required

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