Ref: SLW39826
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.
On this course the tutor will provide fabric paints and inks, foam brushes, sponges, and other equipment for use during the course, together with lining paper, one metre of calico, plus small practice pieces, and some small pieces of linen fabric.
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Wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear i.e. no open-toes or sandals. Safety boots, if specified.
Arrival day - first date of course
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am-5pm
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
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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