Want to create stunning textile designs inspired by nature? This workshop is for everyone, from beginners to advanced artists. You'll learn to see flowers in a new way, capturing their shapes, shadows, and patterns. Discover how to dissect a flower and draw it from every angle. By the end, you'll have a portfolio of hand-drawn and painted images ready for textile design.
This course covers:
Introduction to Observational Drawing
Analysing Shape and Perspective
Exploring Shadows, Tone, and Pattern
Drawing Flowers from Multiple Angles
Developing Images for Textile Design
Colour Studies and Abstract Interpretations
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Some prior knowledge of art materials, tools and techniques is required.
Pen and notebook, A3 sketchbook, any art materials you may possess eg pencils, paints, brushes, pastels etc. Some drawing and painting materials will be available to you.
Regular attendance is essential as per your learning agreement with the college
You'll receive informal, supportive feedback in group critiques at the end of each session. Your tutor will also provide individual verbal feedback as you work. This course can lead to further study in textile design or other art-related fields.
Please bring with you images that inspire you and any materials that you would like to work with.
Materials are included but you must pay for paper which is available in class.