The first session for the Spring term focuses on making marbled paper and fabric which will then be used to create either a simple paper covered box, or a more complicated stitched fabric box.
Two Italian techniques will also be demonstrated:
- Bargello - a needlepoint design also known as Flame Stitch which can resemble a marbled effect
- Trapunto and Italian Corded Quilting - Trapunto is a quilted and stuffed technique which produces raised areas, stuffed from the back, adding interest to a design. The latter is a corded technique where quilting wool is drawn through the stitched parallel lines of a design. Both use two layers of fabric and a lustrous top fabric such as silk produces the best results.
A requirements list will be sent out very soon to all those who are interested.
End of year exhibition
6 years ago
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