Techniques taught include how to roll the mould with a cord, and make a wired skirt and ruff at the waist. You will also learn how to make a variety of cords using a four-hook cord-twister, including the rolling cords, over bullions, and suspension cords. Good quality Swedish linen yarns, in a rich colour range will be used to make your tassels, covering wooden tassel moulds.

The tutor will demonstrate techniques at each stage, to guide you step-by-step through to completing a sumptuous tassel and matching cord.

Anna will also discuss the historical development of passementerie in the grand houses of England and Europe, with a description and classification of processes and techniques, and showing the various stages of making tassels, cords, braids, and fringes in London trimmings company workshops. You will also see contemporary interpretations of this classic form of work from current textile designer-makers, including the tutor’s own work.

Included

• A small tube of glue.

What students need to bring

• Notebook and pen
• Calculator
• Tape measure or ruler
• Sharp scissors – one small and one large pair
• A fine knitting needle – around 3mm (size 10–12), and another anywhere around 4–5mm
• Wire snips – if you have them
• An ordinary hair comb
• Small ball of old knitting yarn
• A camera if you like to record the techniques and processes

Available to buy

Available from tutor:

• The tutor will bring all the yarns and tassel moulds necessary, tassels will be weighed to ascertain the quantity of materials used but you should expect to pay around £15–£19. This cost should be reimbursed to her directly during the course by cash or cheque.

The tutor will also bring some four-hook cord twisters for spinning cords, with extra available for sale at the end of the course.

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 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*
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
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
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.

*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options

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