Ref: S1D36120
This course aims to introduce the techniques of traditional passementerie tassel making, but with todays interiors and soft furnishings in mind. You can expect to complete two key tassels suitable to hang on furniture around the house.
We will be working with good quality cotton yarns, in a rich colour range, and wooden tassel moulds. Techniques include how to glue roll the mould with a cord, as well as cover it vertically with yarn, make a wired skirt, and a two-strand cord using a four-hook cord-twister.
The tutor will demonstrate the technique at each stage, and guide you through to completed work.
On this course the College will supply most of the materials, including cotton yarns and tassel moulds.
Available from tutor: The tutor will also have extra tassel moulds and cord-twisters which you may purchase for further work at home.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Timetable
Student registration: 9am
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Lunch is included
Anna Crutchley trained in woven textiles and is a designer-maker of bespoke furnishing trimmings which she produces for furniture restorers, upholsterers, heritage organisations, interior decorators and private clients. She is teacher with 30 years experience and her inspirational books on passementerie have become key texts.
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