Textiles Summer School | Winchester School of Art

Textiles Summer School 2026 – Winchester School of Art

IDENTITY IN TEXTILES

Age group: 13 - 18

Duration: 2 day

Dates: 10th & 11th August

Times: 10:30 – 15:30

At our free Winchester School of Art Textiles Summer School, we will be exploring how storytelling, culture and personal identity can be displayed through fabric.

During our sessions we will learn the ways different textiles are culturally significant, and how pattern and motif act as visual storytelling. Initially we will look into different fabrics such as batik, tartan, kasuri and lace, as well as artists like Yinko Shonibare. We will identify motifs that are personally important to us, and how they might translate into a textile design work. Once we have investigated the context and have patterns in mind, we will begin to explore this practically using methods like collage to develop repeating patterns, batik, and block printing onto fabric. These can then be developed into simple textile pieces, such as small cushions, wall hangings, or pennants.

Students who are interested in fashion design, textile art, sustainability, and creative culture will benefit most from this course.

At the end of the sessions, you will have explored the methods, and associated artists, as well as experiencing university materials and teaching styles. These courses are additionally developed with all learners in mind, employing inclusive techniques allowing those who may find school difficult to experiment and explore in a comfortable environment. The samples made and development created on this course is prefect for college or university application portfolios, or just as a fun way to explore creativity during the summer holidays! Students do not need any previous experience for this course.

We will also be running a series of other sessions over the summer, do take a look at our Eventbrite page to find out more about our: Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Games Design, Fashion, and Textiles courses.

If you have any questions, please contact course tutor Georgia via email or phone on the following:

[email protected]

07585 112497

WSA reserves the right to alter or cancel this programme. If anything changes, we will be sure to notify you as soon as possible. Once you fill out this booking form you will receive an email from course tutor Georgia, containing a further application information form. Your space is not confirmed until you have filled out and returned this further information form. Once this form is received you will receive a welcome pack and information video will everything you will need to get ready for our course.