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Topic |
Materials to bring |
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2 November |
Fusing fabrics with Bondaweb Design a name badge and apply the letters to a background. Embellish with stitches and beads.
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Notebook with plain pages (not lined), pen and pencil Embroidery scissors A selection of needles Embroidery threads (stranded cotton or cotton perle) All other materials will be supplied |
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7 December |
Creative ways with blanket stitch Explore variations of blanket stitch. Play the stitch game and create a sample.
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6-8’’ embroidery hoop 25cm square of plain fabric Embroidery scissors A selection of needles Embroidery threads (stranded cotton or cotton perle) Notebook with plain pages (not lined), pen and pencil |
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4 January |
Rust dyeing Learn the technique of dyeing fabric with rusted objects. Explore other materials for colouring fabric - tea, coffee, Markal sticks and Sharpies.
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Old roasting tin or similar Rusty nails, washers, keys, tent pegs, or other small pieces of rusty metal Pieces of old cotton sheet for dyeing White vinegar Rubber gloves Sheet of plastic to cover the table |
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1 February |
Nature under the microscope Use microscope images of stems, cells, etc. to inspire textile work. Explore options for creating an inspiration board. Look at examples of work by textile artist, Mirjam Gielen. Have a go at distorting blanket stitch to create embroidered cells.
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Notebook with plain pages (not lined), pen and pencil Piece of plain fabric at least 25cm x 20cm Embroidery scissors A selection of needles Embroidery threads (stranded cotton or cotton perle) Optional – a device for browsing the internet |
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7 March |
D is for Dandelion - alphabet sketchbooks Look at examples of textile sketchbooks. Explore techniques for designing for embroidery. Have a go at fly stitch. Make a start on your own sketchbook.
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Images of dandelions (photos, drawings, cuttings, etc) Notebook with plain pages (not lined), pen and pencil Money to purchase a small sketchbook Embroidery scissors A selection of needles Embroidery threads (stranded cotton or cotton perle) |
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4 April |
Textiles from around the world Explore textile styles and techniques from the chosen countries. Start planning a group exhibition for the September or October 2024 meeting.
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Notebook with plain pages (not lined), pen and pencil Alphabet sketchbook |
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2 May |
Transfer Printing Use images of windows for inspiration. Print fabric and explore ways to add stitching.
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Selection of paint brushes Pot for rinsing brushes Plastic sheet to protect table Pictures of interesting windows – cuttings, photos, sketches Sheets of white copier paper Pieces of synthetic fabric to print e.g. polyester |
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6 June |
Creating textures Experiment with heating and melting organza and Tyvek.
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Craft heat gun if you own one Old towel or ironing mat Baking parchment |
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4 July |
Sit & Stitch Relax, chat and work on exhibition pieces.
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Equipment to work on your exhibition project |
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August |
No meeting
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