Contemporary Quilt Workshop

When & Where

13 January 2025 - 31 March 2025 ( 55 hours, 11 weeks )
Daytime, Monday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Jenny Bell
Course Code W24TTSF01B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

This course is designed for experienced quilters and patchwork artists, designers and makers who wish to print, dye and embellish their own fabrics. We welcome back prior Contemporary Quilting students who worked with the course’s original tutor Dani Atkins. The course aims to continue her teaching methodology but with the new twist of tutor Jenny Bell who will bring her own print and dye skills, as a colour specialist and perspective on contemporary quilting and creative practice. The theme for this course (if you choose to follow the tutor brief) is Dysfunctional Quilts. A broad topic that could explore: the dysfunctional nature of the Textiles industry, Quilts that function as art, quilts made from non-traditional materials such as plastics/ paper or recycled cloth, see-through quilts, quilts with hole in or it could be a chance to ‘unpick’ and start again. Personal themes around ‘non’ functional or injustice are also welcome.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Examine your practice through a practical evaluation process
Refine print and dye techniques
Identify stitch methods that compliment project themes
Select colours with a sense of your own style and or in relation to project themes
Mix and test print and dye pigments to make nuanced and personal colours
Plan for future projects

Cost

Full fee

£610

Concession fee

£460

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Class format and activities

Sessions will begin with an introduction to the day from the tutor and students to share intentions. It is expected that students will come to each session with a plan and set of activities and willingness to engage with Morley Textiles studio practice. Some sessions should be used to test ideas through progressive sampling methods and others to confirm/complete. Planning support will be provided by the tutor. Print and dye workshops will be run throughout the course alongside creative & design activities. Jenny is keen to support prior Contemporary Quilting students to use the studio space to continue with their practice.

Entry requirements

Intermediate & Advanced experience in patchwork and quilting is required. If you have studied with Dani Atkin or have completed the Textile Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced Textiles practice you are welcome to express interest to Jenny.bell@morleycollege.ac.uk If you are new to Morley but consider yourself to be an advanced quilter and are interested in working to the brief & or refining your print & Dye skills please contact Jenny with a selection of photos and a brief statement about your experience.

What you need to know before you enrol

Fabric dyeing, printing and cutting fabric can involve standing at high tables for a long time. Lifting and carrying sewing machines - the class. The class is situated on the second floor of the Nancy Seear Building. There is partial disabled access via a stair lift. Please contact ALS on: 0207 450 1972 before enrolling if you have any mobility support needs.

What you need

Your own sewing kit – needles, thread, thimble, scissors, rotary cutter. Basic pencil case and sketchbook to make notes and collate samples and document your project works. First day: 4 pieces of white cotton fabric approx. A4 in size. You will be given a requirement list for the term during the first lesson