This two-day workshop invites participants to create a textile design with the aim to print onto a silk scarf. Throughout the weekend you will develop a basic understanding of how to prepare your own textile design for screen printing together with how to screen print using textile screens and printing ink.
Begin the weekend drawing, taking inspiration from a series of objects, or student’s own source material. During the workshop you will explore a variety of mark making, using various techniques, ultimately creating your own textile design.
You will be taught how to transfer your design onto ‘separations’, and learn how to expose these onto a textile screen.
During the second day, you will learn how to mix pigment inks in preparation for printing your own design.
You will be shown how to carry out both screen tests and colour tests using basic calico fabric.
This process will enable you to determine your desired composition and colour palette.
Additionally, you are also invited to create a two or three colourway design through the process of layering imagery, prior to printing your final design onto a silk scarf.
Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus over Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00 each day.
Activity Summary
- Minimum of 8 students, maximum of 12 in the group
- 10 hours of teaching in total over 2 days. 10:00 - 16:00 each day with a 1 hour lunch break from 12:30 - 13:30.
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Helen Ruth Scarves
Helen Ruth Greensmith, an alumnus of Gray’s School of Art specialises in digitally printed silk and wool scarves that are printed in Glasgow and hand finished in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Helen Ruth Scarves creates hand drawn illustrations which are later converted into digital files. Through this method the designer adds colour and repetition including mirrored imagery. She then combines this process and inserts found imagery and photography to create her intricate and layered prints.
Her designs are inspired by both the wild Scottish landscape and animal life as well as fairy tales and traditional folklore. Each scarf tells its own story communicating a loved tale, an old saying or a personal childhood memory, providing the wearer with an emotional connection to each piece.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginner - intermediate level.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
For Academic Year 2022/2023
Course fee: £160 per person
The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to workshop date.
After completing the registration form, you will be directed to the payment page. Your place on the course is not confirmed until payment has been received. If you have any difficulties locating the payment link or if you have registered for this course but have not completed the payment form, please contact us for a direct link to pay which will bypass registration.
Additional Costs
Essential core materials are provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, however participants should bring their own lunch as most catering outlets on campus are closed during the weekend.
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Course Cancellation
If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in advance. For further information see:
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