Two-day Series Dates: 18 Nov and 02 Dec 2022
This unique two day workshop with designer Monica Gabb offers a unique and exciting chance to create your own designs, have them digitally printed onto fabric and then use the fabric to make gorgeous hanging decorations.
Day one focuses on the design process. Two weeks later on day two of your workshop you will make your animals using your own designs. In the intervening week your design will be professionally digitally printed onto fabric. The fabric will be used to make up to 6-8 hanging animal decorations which will be embellished and details added.
Day 1 – Simplification, Abstraction and Mark Making
During this session you will:
– Learn about design and the process of simplification of your chosen animal – how to define the shape.
– Making templates and prototypes out of spare fabric.
– Consider any additional elements such as ears/beak etc.
– Exploring shapes, pattern and composition
– Use collage & compose marks and shapes to create your final fabric design ready for scanning.
– See how to take a scan of your design and test on paper.
Monica will then arrange for your designs to be sent away to be professionally digitally printed and finished ready for the second day of the workshop.
Day 2 – Sewing and Making of Your Hanging Decorations
During this session you will:
– Cut your fabric
– Sew your hanging decorations inside out
– Stuff your decorations
– Hand finish and add hanging loops
Please note the material charge will include the digital printing of your fabric which will be approx £20 for 6-8 hanging animals.
Please click on the link below to see a list of items to bring if anything is needed.
