Ref: SLW33114
This course will be concerned with looking at and painting pattern on textile – what it is, how it's used, why we love it and what part colour plays. We will consider the composition, balance, drama and harmony of pattern, exploring the part played by rhythm in a repeating design, as well as the impact of colour on both composition and perception
Learning how paints and inks behave on fabric, you will start with simple pattern and mark-making on paper and work towards making more complex designs on fabric – to wear, hang, sit on, use in the home, to sew into and embellish, or simply as reference samplers.
A variety of examples drawn mostly from your tutor’s own body of work will also be available to see.
You are encouraged to bring a little reference of loved colours and cloth as a starting point, as well as any sketchbooks or work in progress, though complete beginners are most welcome. Please bring any favourite paintbrushes you may have too.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Sarah Campbell co-founded the renowned textile design company Collier Campbell; she has always worked as a painter of patterns. Now practising under her own name she makes design for clients from the high street to one-off commissions; she gives talks, workshops, teaches, writes a blog. Her starting point remains the hand-made mark.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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