Are you interested in joining in with some free online practical workshops and getting an insight into Careers and Sustainable/Ethical challenges relating to textiles?
These workshops are aimed at people studying (and those teaching) Textile / Fashion based subjects at A Level, BTEC, Foundation and potentially GCSE. Other subject areas that often have an affinity with textile processes are: Fine Art, Graphics, Illustration and Interiors – if this might be you, feel free to join us. You can attend all of the sessions or just those that interest you!

Workshop Schedule
Wednesday 29th September 2021 | Embroidery | Experimental Embroidery |
Wednesday 27th October 2021 | Knit | Homemade Knitting Machine |
Wednesday 24th November 2021 | Textile Design | Pattern Generation |
Wednesday 26th January 2022 | Weave | Paper Weaving & Structures |
Wednesday 2nd March 2022 | Surface Design | Fabric Manipulation [for interiors & fashion] |
Wednesday 30th March 2022 | Sharpie Printing | |
Wednesday 27th April 2022 | Future Textiles | Design for 3d Printing |
Wednesday 25th May 2022 | Textile Crafts | Smocking for Couture & Construction |

OUR NEXT WORKSHOP WILL BE:
DESIGN FOR 3D PRINTING
Workshop INFORMATION
Workshop Title: | Design for 3d Printing |
Tutor Names: | Katrina McLaughlin |
Date of Live Workshop: | Wednesday 27th April 18:30-20:30 Online |
Overview: | This month’s evening workshop will give you an introduction to the development of surface design techniques using 3D printing. This is a hands on creative workshop, which includes a video introduction to 3D printing. You will be producing a series of surface designs using a range of materials created with the same design principles of 3D printing. Investigating a range of design outcomes without the need for a 3D printer! |
Materials & Tools Required: | Here is what you will need for the workshop: – Flower Modelling Icing Paste (This is available at The Range, Sainsburys, Tesco and Hobbycraft) – Cornflour or Icing Sugar – Scalpel / Sharp Knife – Cutting Mat – Scissors – Rolling Pin – Paper – Pencil – Ruler – Small Paint Brush – Cup of Water Alternatively instead of Modelling paste you could use one or more of the following: – Air Dough – Card – Fab Foam – Thin foam board You will still need: – Scalpel – Cutting Mat – Scissors – Paper – Pencil – Ruler – Glue Stick |
More info: | N/A |
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION & DOWNLOADS