Hand stitched textiles: Indian influence
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is inspired by the richly embroidery textiles of India. There will be an opportunity to handle and respond to a range of the tutors textiles ; Phulkari’s from the Punjab region, Banjara pieces from Rajasthan. You will begin by examining a variety of traditional techniques ; mirror work, hand embroidery and appliqué . The aim will be to use set exercises to stretch and redefine these traditional methods, experimenting and playing with these techniques to create contemporary samples. During the course you will work with both fabric and paper appliqué, non traditional and traditional embellishments, and a combination of hand stitches.
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About this course
- Identify different techniques used in Phulkari and Banjara textiles
- Produce a set of samples inspired by tutors textile collection
- Use appliqué and basic hand stitch
Students with some experience will also:
- Create a set of samples that combine a range of techniques
- Demonstrate a range of hand stitches used in an expressive manner.
- Apply non traditional embellishment to samples.
The course is suitable for all levels; beginners will be introduced to basic techniques and to some hand stitching. More experienced students will have the opportunity to try a wider range of approaches, techniques and build on existing skills. Please be aware that the class will be made up of students of differing levels of experience. This course is an idea follow on from VX203 Experimental hand stitch.
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Subjects
- Textiles
- Applique
- Embroidery
- Art
Course programme
- Techniques commonly used in Phulkari work and Banjara textiles
- Appliqué methods - hemmed , sawtooth edging
- A range of hand stitches ; surface satin stitch , chain, open chain, herringbone
- Different methods of applying mirrors and found objects
- How to generate ideas for experimental samples
- Scale and colour.
Additional information
Hand stitched textiles: Indian influence