You just missed the amazing 1960s Applique Art - Taking Inspiration from British Textile Designer Christine Risley and 1960s Illustration workshop!
Following the success of our first ten workshops, here's the latest list.
Each workshop is about sewing, printing, learning and having fun.
All materials are supplied, however, you are encouraged to bring old fabrics for re-use and upcycling. A great source for such is http://www.chriscareyscollections.co.uk/aboutus.html.
The promotion of waste minimization through social and cultural activity is one of our driving criteria.
Make sure you don't miss out! These are one-off events with top names from British textiles in attendance.
Everyone is welcome! Reserve your place now by sending an email to emmaneuberg@mac. Thank you.
See below for further description and west London venue.
Our new dates for 2010:
On Feb 6th 2010 from 13:30 til 16:15,
WORKSHOP 11:
1950s Modernist Surfaces - Taking Inspiration from British Textile Designer Lucienne Day and X-ray Crystallography -
with Print, Applique & Stitch on to Upcycled Fabric.
Insulin atoms translated to textile, Robert Sevant, 1951.
This workshop introduces a space in which to reflect on the visual and semantic meaning of new technologies, textiles and the notion of futurist motifs for cultural dissemination.
In support of economic growth, designers of the 1950s were encouraged to interpret scientific data for aesthetic and cultural consumption. What do these textiles mean today, with their dated 'discoveries' printed in repeat?
Relevant today, with 'textile futures' an expanding field, this workshop allows a creative dialogue on cloth with the past's 'futurist hope', its motifs, scientific imperatives, consumerism and nostalgia.
Examples will be studied and derivative prints explored - on upcycled fabric and in Illustrator.
A nostalgia for old science or an exploration of the idea of the future printed yesterday?
This promises to be a unique, intelligent and thought-provoking workshop.
Examples will be studied and derivative prints explored - on upcycled fabric and in Illustrator.
A nostalgia for old science or an exploration of the idea of the future printed yesterday?
This promises to be a unique, intelligent and thought-provoking workshop.
Folkloric paper cutout patterns, (Poland).
This workshop explores meanings of happiness originating in the craft tradition of Swedish "snickeregladje" - literal translation, carpenter's happiness - or fretwork.
Looking at Scandinavian folk motifs that permeated textile and paper traditions too, participants will practise designing similar motifs on paper (in acrylics) then develop and translate these into textile designs for applique and digital print.
An exciting workshop that explores the relationship between happiness and handiwork, design and emotion, the hands-on and the digital.
Looking at Scandinavian folk motifs that permeated textile and paper traditions too, participants will practise designing similar motifs on paper (in acrylics) then develop and translate these into textile designs for applique and digital print.
An exciting workshop that explores the relationship between happiness and handiwork, design and emotion, the hands-on and the digital.
On April 24th 2010 from 13:30 til 16:15,
WORKSHOP 13:
Upcycled Sequin Flowers - An Exploration of 3D Structures Made from Hand-made, Upcycled Plastic, 8 - 60mm Across -
with Digital Print, Lamination, Beading & Stitch with Upcycled Fabric.
Details soon.
Details soon.
Sashiko & Embroidery Hybrids - An Exploration of Old and New Techniques and Interpretation -
with print and stitch on Upcycled Fabric.
Details soon.
with Sewing, Wirework & Beading of Upcycled Materials.
Upcycled bead construction
Details soon.
On October 2nd 2010 from 13:30 til 16:15,
WORKSHOP 16:
"Pop Patches" - An Introduction to Needlepoint Encased in Plastic -
with Stitch on to Upcycled Fabric.
Digital vernacular stitched.
Details soon.
