Ref: SLW33038
During this mixed media workshop, you will investigate the different ways hot wax can be used on paper and fabric: as a resist to create surface decoration and as a medium to alter the structure of a surface.
Initially, you will explore pattern and mark-making using a range of wax resist techniques such as tjanting, brush marks, crackle and object resists. Layering these different processes will create a range of exciting coloured papers and fabrics.
These decorated papers and fabrics will provide the starting point for your investigations into creating two-dimensional and small three-dimensional work. Once the substrate has been decorated with abstract marks, you will experiment with building up layers of wax to stiffen the paper and fabric so that it will hold its shape. Stitch and/or wire will also be used to manipulate and construct these samples.
Personal research (sketchbooks, photographs,) could provide the stimulus for these experiments. However, if you wish to explore a freer approach, you could experiment with different tools and processes and allow these to inform your samples. The development of ideas will be supported by individual tutorials to discuss your pathways and possible future directions you could take.
Some of the materials required will be supplied for workshop use, including wax (bees and paraffin pellets) and drawing inks in a range of colours.
Available from shop: A range of fabrics A range of papers including newsprint Cheap paintbrushes to use with drawing ink Masking tape
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
Amarjeet Nandhra is a practising artist, working with print, mixed media and stitch. Trained in Graphic Communication, later gaining a BA in Creative Arts. She has also worked as an Art Director on various independent short films. As a freelance tutor she has taught a range of courses; printmaking, mixed media and textiles in the UK and Spain.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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