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This course aims to introduce methods for developing ideas in textiles through a collage sketchbook. Students will appreciate a range of work from artists and generate ideas in mixed media by working in a simple book or adopting their own ‘concertina’ alternative. Materials will include pencils, pastels, paint and collage towards the use of more tactile processes such as card and fabric.
Students will research subjects and themes - explore materials and techniques – develop and inform ideas towards a personal sketchbook.
What will we cover?
Research and the production of visual material and surface treatments for sketchbook use.
A range of mixed-media techniques, including mark making, collage (paper, fabric, photographs)
Developing ideas and outcomes by creating a concertina approach or alternative sketchbook.
How textile artists have developed ideas – leading to resolved pieces.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Research and collect visual material for use in a sketchbook.
Work with a variety of techniques: mark-making, mixed-media and surface manipulation.
Appreciate and consider a range of work from practitioners
Explore a range of ideas and outcomes.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is designed to assist students with tactile skills to use mixed media and collage to develop ideas.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Demonstration, group discussions, brainstorming, practical work, one to one and group tutorials.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Access to basic materials and tools will be available as part of the course. You will be required to bring one A4 sketchbook, book bound or spiral, portrait or landscape, with good quality cartridge paper is appropriate. (Spiral bound books allow for densely textured work).You are welcome to bring your own drawing, colour or textile materials along to experiment with on this course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a wide range of contemporary textile courses where you can further explore the ideas you have formulated on this course, from Quilting, silkscreen textiles to digital textile design and our developmental City Lit Textiles courses.
Please browse the website for our upcoming courses. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 10:30 – 12:00 then 15:00 – 17:00
Ruth has taught drawing, painting and mixed media for more than 30 years, at many levels including Further, Higher and Adult Education, all over the country, including Manchester, Birmingham and London. She studied Fine Art at Liverpool and Birmingham Universities and has exhibited diversely, including the Royal Academy in London. As an artist and educator she has an eclectic mix of skills and interests. Drawing is pivotal. Mixed media has become a central focus over the years and her practice has developed towards the interface between Fine Art and Textiles where elements of painting, relief and experimental textiles meet. Coming from a background of accomplished artists and educators’ she has spent many years developing values in educational practice and enabling students to access their own creative potential.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Explore the surface qualities of mark-making with the layered possibilities of mixed-media.</p><ul><li>Research and the production of visual material and surface treatments for sketchbook use.</li><li>A range of mixed-media techniques, including mark making, collage (paper, fabric, photographs)</li><li>Developing ideas and outcomes by creating a concertina approach or alternative sketchbook.</li><li>How textile artists have developed ideas – leading to resolved pieces.</li></ul><ul><li>Research and collect visual material for use in a sketchbook.</li><li>Work with a variety of techniques: mark-making, mixed-media and surface manipulation.</li><li>Appreciate and consider a range of work from practitioners</li><li>Explore a range of ideas and outcomes.</li></ul><p>The course is designed to assist students with tactile skills to use mixed media and collage to develop ideas.</p><p>You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.</p>Demonstration, group discussions, brainstorming, practical work, one to one and group tutorials.<p>Access to basic materials and tools will be available as part of the course. You will be required to bring one A4 sketchbook, book bound or spiral, portrait or landscape, with good quality cartridge paper is appropriate. 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