Ref: S3D31665
On this course, you will experiment with layering translucent fabric to change the colour and tone where the layers intersect. You will look at stitching for construction and stitching for decoration, and how the two interplay. You will also experiment with stitch length, density and colour, and you will learn different ways of constructing your work with raw edges, either exposed or trapped.
You will learn how to cut accurate shapes from these delicate fabrics, and build areas of different colours and tones from our overlapping pieces. We will examine how the layers are built up and the work is stitched together, and how to utilse trapping cut pieces so the edges don’t fray.
Working from your own objects, drawings, photographs or collage, there will be an emphasis on really looking at the subject, studying shape, colour and shadows, and experimenting with composition. Emily’s approach to stitching is similar to observational drawing, and you will be encouraged to really observe what you are depicting. You could work on abstracts or make a portrait, a still life or a landscape.
You will also learn how to transfer images onto translucent fabrics using a variety of media, including pencil, ink and silk paint. These marks may act as a guide for your stitching.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Emily Jo Gibbs is a British artist who over the last two decades has established an international reputation for her exquisite work. Emily also has experience delivering workshops, practical demonstrations and artists talks for a variety of clients including the V&A, Embroiderers guilds and the Crafts Council. Emily is a member of the 62 Group of Textile Artists.
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