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Weaving Sculptural Forms

Sat 19 Jun 2021

Fiona Gavino begint

Take weaving beyond its traditional application and learn how to shape and sculpt three- dimensional works using the random weaving technique and easily pliable pith cane. A number of techniques will be explored, as well as the use of other natural fibres and materials.

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Screenprinting – Customised Tablewares

Sun 27 Jun 2021

Louise Snook begint

Create your own custom printed tableware. Design imagery suitable for screenprinting, learn how to make your own stencils and play with layering and levels of translucency. Prints will be heat set so items can be washed and used many times.

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Sewing – The Fiddly Bits – Seams, Hems, Zips & Buttons NEW

Sat 31 Jul 2021 — Sat 04 Sep 2021

Angela Ferolla begint

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Screenprinting &Textile Design Techniques

Sat 31 Jul 2021 — Sat 04 Sep 2021

Angela Ferolla begint

Discover the endless possibilities of printing and enhancing your own customised fabric in this exciting new course. Under the guidance of textile artist Angela Ferolla, learn screenprinting techniques from fixing a photographic image to your screen, to monoprints. Learn about painterly transfer dyes and how to work into your prints with applique (a sewing technique).

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Screenprinting – Customised T-shirt & Garments

Sun 08 Aug 2021

Louise Snook begint

Create your own custom printed garments in this fun workshop. Design imagery suitable for screenprinting, learn how to make your own stencil and play with layering and levels of translucency. Items will be heat set so you can wash and wear them for years to come. Bring your own garments to print.

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Shibori Dyeing (Tuesday)

Tue 10 Aug 2021 — Tue 14 Sep 2021

Roberta Leary beg

Learn the tricks and techniques behind Procion dyeing to create a beautiful range of unique fabrics in different colours (including indigo). Using natural fibre like cottons and linens in conjunction with the traditional Shibori resist techniques, you will fall in love with the pieces you create using this fascinating process. Bring in your own pieces to dye, from fashion items to tablewares.

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All Things Screenprinting

Tue 10 Aug 2021 — Tue 14 Sep 2021

Louise Snook begint

Discover and explore the many varied applications of screenprinting onto fabric. Techniques covered include photographic screenprinting, how to permanently fix an image to your silkscreen to print a high quality image multiple times, and designing and cutting your own stencils. Discuss imagery suitable for printing, master composition, layering, colour mixing and placement.

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Machine Sewing for Beginners – Garments (Night)

Tue 10 Aug 2021 — Tue 14 Sep 2021

Angela Ferolla beg

Discover everything you need to know to get you sewing, from how your machine works and sewing a straight line to reading, laying, adapting and cutting patterns. This is a great hands–on course to teach you technical skills and get you motivated. Students will sew a simple clothing pattern, customised to fit. Bring your own sewing machine.

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Sewing – Replicate a Favourite Piece of Clothing

Wed 11 Aug 2021 — Wed 15 Sep 2021

Angela Ferolla begint

Have you ever wanted to copy your favourite item of clothing and recreate it in all different colours and fabrics? With Angela's expert guidance, learn how to use a ready made garment to make a pattern with some simple techniques. In this hands on course discover everything you need to know to get you sewing, from how your machine works and sewing in a straight line to choosing the right item of clothing to copy. Bring your own sewing machine.

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