Textiles: recycle, reuse, retell

Recycle your old favourite fabrics into a small experimental quilt; exploring the idea that textile carries many memories and secrets. Re-tell your story or journey of these fabrics, using patching, piecing, darning and machine stitching.

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Key course information

Dates
06/05/12 - 13/05/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £100^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VX120

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Have you got a collection of fabrics that have memories or stories associated with them? Never quite known what to do with them? Well come and recycle life back into these pieces. Create an imaginative and experimental quilt that uses a free approach to quilting, with a minimum use of rulers and measuring. The emphasis will be on recycling and narrative.

What topics will we cover?

You will recycle your old fabrics using a mix of traditional and non traditional methods of patching textiles; piecing, raw edged appliqué, darning, random and echo quilting to create a small expressive quilt. You will work with free and straight machine stitch. Experiment with the idea that cloth carries memories and stories; you will explore and experiment with ideas of how to visually re-tell the journey of these cloths.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

All Students:
· Explore quilting as a method of recycling and reusing a range of materials
· Demonstrate an understanding of basic patching and piecing techniques
· Use a sewing machine; free and straight stitch
· Build confidence in exploring a story/narrative in your work
· Create a small experimental quilt

Students with some experience will also:
· Produce experimental quilt exploring a combination of processes
· Demonstrate a high standard of design and craftsmanship.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is suitable for all levels; beginners will be introduced to a range of basic recycling and quilting techniques and introduced to the sewing machine. More experienced students will have the opportunity to try out a wide range of experimental techniques, creating a visual narrative in their work and build on current skills. An open mind and a willingness to explore are also desirable. Please be aware that the class will be made up of students of differing levels of experience.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to make basic measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be set practical exercises, which are supported by demonstrations, discussions, illustration and handouts. Tutorials will take place individually, with small groups and with the group as a whole. Extension exercises can be set if requested, to be completed at home.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Basic materials are provided. However the nature of the course is to recycle your own fabrics that have memories and stories associated with them so please bring your own fabrics to use.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

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Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

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