On this three-day course, you will learn how to make a contemporary, translucent, two layered wall hanging, made from silk organza fabrics, pieced together with a traditional Korean Kkekki seam. This type of piecing is known as Jogakbo or pieced patchwork.

The course will start with a talk introducing the different types of wrapping cloths. The tutor will show a selection of her work, illustrating the different types and techniques used when making bojagi.

You will be working with silk organza fabric. This fabric will be part of the kit that you will be given at the start of the course. Your kit will contain a design for you to follow as a guide or you can create your own informal design.

The tutor will demonstrate techniques to the whole group, but will work with you individually in starting to create your own jogakbo design. Instructions for completing the wall hanging will also be included in your kit, in case you do not reach that stage.

The aim of the workshop is to explore the use of overlapping translucent colours of organza and to explore the use of the extra fine Kkekki seam. Symbolic decorative embellishments, Bakjwi maedup (Bat knot) and Settam sangchim (triple stitching), will be demonstrated for inclusion in the wall hanging, as desired. The significance of these embellishments and others will be explored.

You will be able to take inspiration from the historical examples of wrapping and covering cloths from the resources provided during the class.

Included

• The tutor will provide some materials. Each student will receive a kit, containing a selection of silk organza fabrics, enough to complete your covering cloth.
• Printed instructions for a suggested design, seaming techniques and construction and embellishments are provided.

What students need to bring

• Sewing machine (Recently cleaned and in good working order). Sewing machines are available for use in the college.
• 4” x 24” Creative Grids acrylic ruler or other similar size acrylic ruler, if you have one
• A smaller acrylic rule, e.g. a 4” x 12” ruler or similar would also be helpful.
• A2 Rotary cutting mat (If your mat is old and rough, you might want to borrow a better one or replace it with a new one.)
• 45 mm Rotary cutter with a new blade
• Silk pins
• 50 or 60 weight quilting cotton thread eg. Aurifil. Pale grey or beige
• Microtex 80 sewing machine needles
• Large and small sharp scissors for cutting fabric
• Thimble, if you wear one
• Selection of hand sewing needles
• Hera marker or creaser tool
• Please bring a notepad and a pen.

Available to buy

• Available from tutor:
• Korean style hera markers
• Additional organza fabric
• Additional kits

Additional information

Please make sure that if you wear glasses for close work, that you bring them with you. Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

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)

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