Indian Inspirations- is tutored by Wendy Dolan. For more information about Wendy, visit her own website www.wendydolan.co.uk
Description
Indian Inspirations layer printand stitch -Students will create a unique design inspired by Indian textiles.This course offers students the chance to develop skills in a creative way. Applied fabrics and trimmings, fabric painting, block printing and freehand machine embroidery are combined to create textured surfaces. Fabrics will be pieced, patched and layered, then worked into with paint and machine embroidery as you create a decorative, colourful design.
Dates, please take careful note
Friday / Saturday 25 & 26 October 2024 from 10.00 until 16.00
Payment
Indian Inspirations – Layer, Paint and Stitch fee is £200. You should pay the deposit of £100 to secure your place. On receipt of the deposit you will receive a confirmation email. The balance should be paid two weeks before the start of the course
Requirements
Sewing machine with darning foot, Extension table (if you have one)
Fabrics – Selection of plain, un-dyed, pre-washed natural fabrics, e.g. cotton, calico,
muslin, scrim, linen, silk, ideally varying in texture and tone.
Lace and Trimmings – small amounts of decorative lace or trimmings (not too heavy)
Fabric Stabiliser – Stitch ‘n Tear or sew-in Vilene
Threads – White cotton machine thread, coloured machine threads- rayon, polyester etc.
Wooden Printing Blocks – if you have any. The tutor will have a selection to use.
Scissors, Pins/ machine needles (90/14)
Pencil/Paper/Tracing paper / Masking Tape / Glue Stick
Coloured papers for design – tissue paper, sugar paper, magazine clippings
Overall / shirt for painting
Materials Fee £3.00 for use of fabric paints
Further Information Please bring your own lunch as there is no shop in the village, but tea, coffee and biscuits are provided throughout the day.
A list of b and b’s in the village, some walking distance is available on request.
for more information on classes, visit www.granarystudio.com/classes
Bookings
This event is fully booked.