On this course you will use free machine embroidery and hand stitching techniques to create 'drawings' onto textiles and other media. The course will investigate ways to combine a variety of media and techniques such as trapunto, print, quilting, paper and tyvek with stitched imagery to create exciting art textiles pieces. You will look at the work of contemporary textile artists and will keep a sketchbook or notebook to record ideas, processes and progress. , , By the end of the course, you will be able to:, , - create line drawings using hand and machine stitch techniques, - combine mixed media with stitch, - experiment with a variety of techniques to create an individual style., - create a final piece of work , - refer to the work of some contemporary artists who use stitch., , There is no set homework but you will get the most out of the course if you continue your work at home., There is no qualification for this course., , This exciting 5 week course is for anyone interested in creative hand stitching, both traditional and contemporary. All levels of skill are welcome, especially if you have never embroiderd before. ,
Name: Drawing with Stitch - Free Machine Embroidery Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:30:30 Updated 20160412 14:30:30
Students will need to provide their own materials, threads and stitching tools, but please do not buy anything esecially for the course before it starts; wait for your tutor's advice in the first session. If you already have any equipment or materials that you think might be useful, please bring them along to the first session. , , Students will need to bring small sewing equipment, such as sharp scissors for cutting fabric, pins, needles, a tape measure, chalk fabric pencil, sewing threads and a folder, paper and pens for notes and hand-outs. A digital camera would be useful, if you have one. The tutor will have a selection of items for sale, such as zips, cotton calico, piping cord, some threads, wadding and interfacings., , Please bring your sewing machine. There are sewing machines at the centre, but it is best that you bring your own machine so that you get used to using it. Please bring all the accessories, foot controls and leads for the machine, and the instruction manual. You will need a darning foot for your machine., , Equipment required Students will need to provide their own materials, threads and stitching tools, but please do not buy anything esecially for the course before it starts; wait for your tutor's advice in the first session. If you already have any equipment or materials that you think might be useful, please bring them along to the first session. , , Students will need to bring small sewing equipment, such as sharp scissors for cutting fabric, pins, needles, a tape measure, chalk fabric pencil, sewing threads and a folder, paper and pens for notes and hand-outs. A digital camera would be useful, if you have one. The tutor will have a selection of items for sale, such as zips, cotton calico, piping cord, some threads, wadding and interfacings., , Please bring your sewing machine. There are sewing machines at the centre, but it is best that you bring your own machine so that you get used to using it. Please bring all the accessories, foot controls and leads for the machine, and the instruction manual. You will need a darning foot for your machine., ,
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
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Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing