The art of assemblage – creating mixed media works with Linnea Duckworth

Ref: SWE37063

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About this course

This course focuses on developing textile and mixed media techniques to create personal artworks using botanical colour and repurposed materials, including natural botanical inks, repurposed textiles, found objects, and both hand and machine sewing with thread and needles.

Timetable

Arrival day
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 (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
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
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

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.

General Information

Tutors

Linnea Duckworth

Linnéa studied textiles at the Royal College of Art and has a background in textile design. Her work focuses on material exploration through botanical colour, material manipulation and installation.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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