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Learn the craft of Patchwork and Quilting through making samples and completing personal projects including both hand and machine stitching. All levels of experience are welcome for each term.
Term 1: Traditional and contemporary Patchwork and Quilting techniques
Term 2: Using Appliqué; in Patchwork & Quilting
Term 3: Using Stitch and Embellishment for Patchwork & Quilting
This course is suitable for people with no previous knowledge of patchwork and quilt making and for those wanting to broaden their skills and techniques.
At the beginning of the course you will develop your skills and knowledge of quilt making techniques through making several small projects, considering both traditional and contemporary ideas for patchwork. These will include choosing and making a simple block quilt design, learning and experimenting with both hand and machine stitched techniques and completing textile work using backing fabrics, wadding and stitch.
Once you have learnt some quilt making techniques you will have the opportunity to work on your own personal project. You will learn how to use research to develop your design ideas and the importance of colour and pattern for textile projects to produce unique, beautiful and exciting quilted projects, for example your project may be a wall piece, quilt, purse, bag or cushion etc. Quilt making is a great technique for recycling materials, using small pieces of fabrics from previous projects or loved clothing & textile pieces which can be given a new life.
The course will include looking at work by other designers and makers of quilts as well as visiting an appropriate textile exhibition or textile collection as a group.
What students should be able to do by the end of the course.
Have good research skills and the ability to develop designs for patchwork and quilting.
Use materials and techniques creatively.
Understand basic colour theory and its importance to patchwork and quilting.
Have evaluative skills in relation to their own and others' work.
Teaching methods:
- Visual demonstration and verbal explanation.
- Written handouts with visual diagrams.
- One-to-one teaching.
- Group discussions.
Learning methods:
- Hands on practical experience.
- Reading handouts and following instructions.
- One-to-one and group discussion.
How we assess students' progress on the course.
Questions and answers during group discussions and one-to-one teaching.
Record students' progress and achievement on an assessment sheet as they achieve the course objectives.
Practical work produced is evidence of learning.
Gather visual research to inspire personal projects. Visit relevant galleries, exhibitions and retail places for research and inspiration. Source materials for personal projects (list of suppliers will be provided). Continue and complete work as required.
Various art and craft courses at Mary Ward or elsewhere.
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