Workshop Details
In this workshop, you will learn about painting and mono printing onto textiles. Exploring a range of materials from commercial textile mediums to DIY textile pastes made with seaweed. Working with cotton, we will learn about ways of finishing the fabric so it can be used in a product you may go on to make later.
We will start by exploring pattern making through mark making and play with simple approaches to repeat patterns. Inspired by Jacqueline Groag, Althea McNish & Sonia Delaunay we will explore textile image-making that does not require screens or complex equipment.
This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience who would like to know more about this fascinating approach to textile making. You can expect to leave with some fabric that you have designed and created and, enough to make an accessory such as a cushion, bag, patch etc. Equally, it may be a piece suitable for framing.
About the Artist
Nicola Perren is based in Slaithwaite with a studio at Globe Arts and is a freelance designer, maker and lecturer of over 20 years in textiles, drawing and craft. ‘My work plays with abstract forms and pattern while being expressive with colour. This comes through in various forms from paintings to quilts and artefacts to stitched drawings’. Examples of my work and what I get up to can be found on my Instagram page
Materials Provided
We will provide the following materials for the workshop:
- Aprons, Easel (if required)
- Palette
- Water pot
- Range of tools to try
- Range of inks to try
Materials to Bring
Although some inks will be provided in this workshop we recommend bringing a colour from each of the following:
- 2 x pots of Jacquard Paints [Neopaque or Lumiere] in colours of your own choice [available in the shop].
- 1 x fabric marker [Setaskrib or image-making] in a colour of your choice [available in the shop].
- If you would like to use your own brushes, please bring them along.
- Sketchbook [or loose sheets of paper] and general drawing tools you like to work with.
Course Details
Payment:
Minimum numbers apply for courses to run. Payment is due in full at the time of booking, either through the shop, phone or online. All sales are final unless transferring to another class in which a difference in price will be paid. Full refunds will be given if the courses cannot take place. If you cannot make the classes for any reason no refunds will be given, however there may be the option to transfer your booking to an alternative event, please give us a call at Calder Art Supplies 01484 422991.
How to Book:
Phone: You can book by calling us on our telephone number 01484 422991 or visit in store.
Facebook: We also have an online booking option through our Facebook site:
https://www.facebook.com/CalderGraphic/
This will also give you a breakdown of details of the class and times to attend.
If you have any issues booking online please give the shop a call and we will endeavour to sort this out over the phone.
Refreshments:
Refreshments are available all day (tea, coffee, biscuits etc.) and there will be a lunch break of approximately one hour.
There are plenty of local shops and cafes in the area within close walking distance from the arcade.
Alternatively, you may bring your own lunch.
Disability access:
There is lift access to the studio on the second floor for those with mobility issues. Toilets are located close by on the studio level, however there is a small flight of stairs to access these. Alternatively there are also toilets located on one level on the ground floor.
Parking:
The nearest car park available to the venue is the multi-storey next to Huddersfield bus station. All details are found on the link below. The cost of the car park is £2.00 for 3 hours (all levels) or £4.00 for 10 hours (upper two levels only). There is a lift access from the multi-storey car park for those with mobility issues.
http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/bus_station/hd1/huddersfield/
Alternative car parks can also be seen within similar distances on the same link above.
Public Transport:
Our venue is also a 2 minute walk from both the main bus and train stations.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME OF THE WORKSHOP AND “CHECK IN” AT CALDER GRAPHICS ON THE GROUND FLOOR.
