Textile jewellery

Learn to use fabric to create jewellery and how to finish your work with clasps and findings. Experiment with fabrics and textile techniques such as embroidery and crochet. Sew both by hand and machine and look at tribal and contemporary jewellery for inspiration. For all abilities.

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Key course information

Dates
24/05/12 - 21/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
5 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £164
Senior fee: £101

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VV983

Availability
Available
(status updated every 15 mins)

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

Learning various techniques to create jewellery with fabric.

What topics will we cover?

You will start with hand embroidery to create a neckpiece. Then you will learn how to make jewellery with a variety of small fabric pieces and then move onto more complicated techniques of machine embroidery and how to use constructed textiles i.e. macramé and knitting in your work. You will also learn how to do simple fabric manipulation and how to use lace pieces. We will look at what beads and findings to use/make and how historical jewellery has influenced contemporary design.

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

· Use hand embroidery to create a neckpiece
· Make jewellery with a variety of small fabric pieces
· Make jewellery using machine embroidery
· Experiment with constructed textiles in your designs
· Experiment with simple fabric manipulation and lace pieces in your designs
· Apply colour theory and the example of historical beaded jewellery to your designs.

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

This course is for all abilities.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, handouts and for health and safety information, and will be able to take part in group discussions. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple 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 taught through demonstration with one to one tutorial support with handouts and reference materials.

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

Tools and equipment: We supply sewing machines, needles, scissors, thread, fabric, beads and findings for you to experiment with the techniques taught. However, the materials provided are limited and you will be recommended to buy your own special fabrics, beads and laces as you progress and wish to realise your own designs. The tutor will give you advice on suppliers. You may like to bring your own basic sewing kit if you have one.

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?

Advice on other jewellery courses at City Lit is available from your jewellery tutor and by phoning Visual Arts on 020 7492 2700.

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:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
24/05/12 to 21/06/12	Thu	10:30 - 16:30	5 weeks	£164	£101	N/A	VV983	Started	» Select
16/02/12 to 15/03/12	Thu	10:30 - 16:30	5 weeks	£164	£101	£77	VV982	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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