Fabric of home - series of 4 workshops(Westminster Residents only)

The participants will learn three different techniques while working with textile and thread. Each week introduces a new textile technique.
About this Event

The theme of the four workshops will be ‘Fabric of Home’ exploring what “home” means to the participants — through colour, texture, pattern and personal story.

All four sessions will use different aspects related to the idea of what home means them to create compositions and pieces. Participants will use text, motifs, stencil cutouts, fabric layering to express their idea of what it constitutes for them!

The participants will learn three different techniques while working with textile and thread.

Each week introduces a new textile technique. In the final session, they could combine or revisit methods to create their own unique finished piece.

Title: Punch Needle Embroidery

Date: Monday 22nd JuneTime:10.00am - 12.30pm

Description: Participants will start with the tactile, textured art of punch needle work. We will start by sharing inspiring examples to set the tone of the class. Particpants will be requested to:

• Write a meaningful word or short phrase in their mother tongue.

• Draw personal motifs and designs around the word/words

• Then participants will fill in their designs with colourful yarns to create a rich, textured artwork. Particpants will add beads and experiment if there is further time.

Title Cyanotype Printing + Embroidery on Fabric

Date: Monday 6th July[email protected] - 12.30pm

Description: Explore the magic of sunlight‑powered printing!

• Design and cut your own stencils or use natural/shape motifs that reminds them you of home. Participants will also bring photographs that will be converted to negatives and printed on to the fabric!

• Create striking blue‑toned cyanotype prints directly onto fabric

• Add extra detail by hand‑embroidering over and around the printed motifs

Title : Felt Painting with Wool

Date: Monday 20th JulyTime:10.00am - 12.30pm

Description: Paticipants will work with soft wool fibres to create a “painting” in fibre.

• Use of needle felting techniques to build colour, shape and texture

• Layer wool to depict memories, places, colours or feelings that represent home

Title Create their Final Personal Piece

Date Monday 10th AugustTime: 10.00am - 12.30pm

Bring everything together

Description: Participants will choose one or more techniques from previous sessions, design and make a finished artwork that tells their story of home.