To the Lighthouse

About this event

This two day workshop celebrates all things nautical. We will create a fun narrative around the themes of a lighthouse/sea creatures/boats/mermaids which will inhabit a mysterious seascape. The workshop is all about imaginative use of fabrics, stitch, collage and appliqué techniques. As well as your scrap bag do bring any dyeing/stitch experiments along as they may come in useful. There will be plenty of help and advise along the way and templates for those nervous of design. STUDENT REQUIREMENTS Sewing Machine with manual, accessories and stitches guide A good selection of coloured threads (bearing in mind the subject matter). Scrap bag of fabrics (natural fibres are good and not too heavy weight).Hopefully to swap and share. Scissors A hand sewing kit: pins, needle, thread, and a few silks for any finishing touches. Some Bondaweb or Heatbond. There will be some available to purchase if needed. Reference materials, if you have something specific in mind do bring a sketch, a reference book or a printout of your photo along. I do not supply a Kit as such for my courses but can supply some fabric bundles consisting of shibori dyed cotton/linens as well as other fabrics appropriate to the subject matter (available at a cost of £10 to the tutor on the day). If you have any samples from dyeing workshops these would also be relevant. I will supply participants with the backing at no extra charge.