Tuck, Gather and Roll
This workshop will explore methods of making fabric structures using primary sources as inspiration.
Techniques considered will be tucks, gathers and rolled fabric. Inspiration for structures may come from looking at the natural world – seed pods and fruits, flower shapes or shells. Alternatively, other cultures or examples from a historical source may be the starting point.
AIMS:
- to consider the potential of manipulated techniques to create form
- to use primary sources to develop designs for structures
- to explore material characteristics to develop form
- to consider methods of joining units together
By the end of the course students will have an understanding of design considerations for dimensional structures, will have a range of samples of tucked, gathered and rolled fabric and will have developed ideas to realize a small vessel or structure.
REQUIREMENTS
Please bring:
Notebook and pen, drawing pencils and pens, cartridge paper or sketchbook, tissue paper, black ink, large and small brushes, palette and water pot, PVA or print stick, masking tape, paper scissors,bluetac or plasticene.
Design source for inspiration. Look for photos or pictures of vessels that inspire you. and try to bring some organic structures such as shells or seed pods, rocks or plants.
2m. of calico or cotton sheeting, coloured or undyed. Small amount of fine fabric for contrast such as muslin, sheers, scrim.
Strong thread eg. linen, waxed buttonhole thread.
Sewing machine and threads, spare needles, instruction manual. (optional)
Usual sewing kit
If you wish, you could bring the following -
Pipe cleaners, straws,barbeque sticks, twigs, cane, twin needle for machine.
This is a sample made on a workshop
Detail a large vessel showing tucks and gathers