​​We will explore the possibilities of using old paintings, pieces of cloth and found and photocopied images, as a stimulus for the creation of new ideas. Trained in fine-art painting, Cas often uses the painted surfaces from discarded drawing and paintings as a base for developing small landscape-based collages. The value of these open-ended samples, often based on simple colour choices, are usually informed by her direct emotional and visceral response to the landscape as an exploration of possibilities.

On the day, we will:

Explore the combination of paper, cloth and stitch using a limited range of materials as an integral part of the process of experimentation Investigate different weights, surfaces and texture of our materials Use old paintings/drawings in combination with mark-making on watercolour paper (or similar) as a means to develop a few landscape inspired coloured backgrounds Combine these papers with cloth fragments to suggest a simplified landscape studies in small format

The workshop starts with a brief practical session in mark-making and other colour application, followed by an exploration of methods used to join pieces together. As we progress, you will incorporate your own ideas, as well as create sketches, samples and notes for further reference.

You will leave the course with a sound basis of processes and working samplers, or foundation pieces which you can continue to build on and develop at home.​

Included

​​On this course the College will supply some of the materials and equipment, including:

• A sheet of watercolour paper
• A small piece of muslin
• Shared use of a sewing machine during the course
• Machine threads
• Additional scissors/cutting tools can be borrowed during the course​​​

What students need to bring

• ​​A selection of papers
• Long fibred or robust paper - watercolour/drawing cartridge papers have long fibres
• Discards from your printing, drawing or painting experiments before you attend the workshop Copies of paper items, maps, photocopies and items gathered on your day-to-day journeys are useful things to collect
• Small selection of found cloth, e.g. cotton, calico, muslin, scrim, linen, silk - pre-washed and ideally varying in colour, texture, pattern and tone (parts of clothing, patterned and plain fabric)
• Your favoured drawing media/paints (not oil paints). Can include any of the following: small tubes of acrylic, inks, watercolour; water-soluble coloured pencils, wax crayons, etc.
• 2 -3 brushes
• Glue stick or similar
• Paper scissors/craft knife
• Hand stitching kit containing scissors - include a sharp pointed needle with a good eye, for paper and fabric, additional pins/needles Hand threads and one or two reels of machine threads, according to chosen colour scheme (vary textures)
• Camera for documentation
• Notebook
• You may work in colours of your choosing but please only select enough found materials to fit in a small bag.​

Additional information

​​Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).​

Student registration: 10am- 10.30am
Course teaching: 10.30am-4.30pm 
Morning session: 10.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-4.30pm (optional 15 minute break)
Teaching finishes: 4.30pm  
 

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