Felt-making: hand-felted Nuno cloth

Explore this stunning process of bonding fine fabrics to loose wool fibres to produce a textured felt cloth for garments, accessories, interiors or gallery pieces. All levels welcome. Basic materials provided.

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Key course information

Dates
22/10/11 - 12/11/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
4 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £147
Senior fee: £110
Concession: £85

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VX962

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

If you have never made felt before, welcome to this versatile medium where you can explore this process to make exciting pieces of cloth. If you have, then learn this particular technique based on the felting process of fusing loose wool fibres with a sheer fabric such as silk or cotton gauze.

What topics will we cover?

Beginners: prepare and blend coloured wool fibres for felting. Make samples of fine felt fabrics and more robust, heavier weight, textured felts - both using the ‘nuno’ technique.

Advanced: build upon your existing skills, and add another. Part of the first session of the course will be dedicated to working out an individual plan of learning to allow you to broaden your range of techniques and design your own project.

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

As a beginner:
- prepare and mix coloured wool fibres for felting
- make a light-weight nuno felt using wool fibres and sheer fabrics
- make a heavier-weight textured felt using wool fibres and sheer fabrics

As an advanced student:
- realise your own designs or develop a series of samples to inform future projects
- achieve a high standard of design and craftsmanship.

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

This course is for all levels. No experience of felt making is necessary. Beginners will learn the basics of this technique and produce a set of experimental samples.

For experienced felt makers, this course would be of interest for those who wish to learn the specific ‘Nuno’ technique and develop their design skills.

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?

The course will be hands on with demonstrations by the tutor, handouts, individual tuition and informal group discussions. The use of a sketchbook to record your thoughts and develop your work will be encouraged and basic research methods discussed. There will be recommendations for books and information on current exhibitions that you can visit in your own time. You will learn how to use tools, equipment, and materials safely in the workshop.

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

All wool fibres will be provided. A small amount of sheer silk and cotton fabric will be included but larger pieces of silk will need to be purchased on the course. Advice on appropriate fabrics will be given on the first day and students may wish to bring their own on the second day of the course.

You will need to bring a small towel and a water sprayer. You will also need a plastic bag to take home wet items.

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?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

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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