Stitched Imagery with Mixed Media

Course Number: ARTS1257

This course is intended to help you expand your creativity as you learn to develop and embellish your art work with a combination of free-motion machine embroidery and mixed media. In a relaxed atmosphere you will have the opportunity to experiment with colouring media such as transfer dyes, fabric paints and crayons. This will include stamping, resists and monoprints. You will be encouraged to develop ideas in collage with painted papers, and applique with a variety of fabrics to include solubles, fusibles, and organzas. Demonstrations, instructions and individual critiques will increase awareness of colour, texture, pattern and shape. Inspiration for the projects and/or samples will come from the urban and natural landscape. Work can be developed either in a realistic way or in a more abstract approach. You may develop your skills through exercises and/or work on a project of your choice. Samples and digital images will help you to see how imagery can be developed. Emphasis is on developing your personal skills at your own pace. You will be required to bring a reliable sewing machine in good working order. Please also bring an instructional manual if the machine is not totally familiar to you. Each year some changes are made to exercises inorder to challenge returning students.

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