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Using real flowers as inspiration for colour and form, you will have the opportunity to study the construction of a multi-petaled English rose, with its clusters of pleated petals.
In this workshop, you will cut and colour each petal from silk, experimenting with colour blending before shaping them using heated flower tools. To support the rose's structure, you will create a cup-shaped base that will hold the centre of the rose, which remains hidden but helps to build the flower from the inside out. You will also use paper clay to craft the ovary and even add a rose prickle or two. Additionally, you will learn how to make leaves with hidden wires and bind the stems with silk.
This workshop covers a range of techniques that you can apply to create a variety of other roses and flowers. While it may not be the easiest to make, Anne will guide you through each step, ensuring you leave the workshop with a beautiful, finished rose.
On this course, the tutor will supply all of the materials.
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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
Anne has a degree in Textiles and trained at West Surrey College of Art (UCA, Farnham), then studied millinery at The London College of Fashion. She co-founded the Bailey Tomlin label in 1989 designing and making hats for many stores including Saks 5th Ave, Bergdorf Goodman, Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Liberty.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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