Are you looking to work more sustainably, perhaps using recycled or discarded materials? Or might you be interested in incorporating historical fabrics and their stories into your art? Maybe you want to raise awareness about environmental concerns through your work?
Textiles has long been known for its frivolousness as last year’s clothes and materials head for landfill. Become a 'recycler' of textiles by giving an unwanted textiles a second chance. Students will use found textiles and fabric to reimagine, repurpose and recontextualise to create new designs. Think soft sculptures, quilts, toys and other impressive reimagining of textiles in new and radical ways.
Skills include: applique, reverse applique, patch work, mosaic with fabric, product construction and using your creative thinking skills. Previous sewing experience would be an advantage but not essential.