Join us for a 2-day workshop where you will have the opportunity to explore the possibilities of screen-printing and mark-making on to cloth using procion dyes. This weekend workshop is suitable for all abilities and those with artistic experience who wish to expand their existing skill set or embed existing learning into their creative practice.

Through the exploration and experimentation of a range of processes you will develop an understanding of layering and colour mixing, pattern, surface texture and design. You will create a series of samples and fabric pieces that will form a reference library for future experiments and create starting points for your personal creative development. Using Procion dyes as your medium will allow you to explore building up surface texture, pattern and layering colour through printing with a variety of techniques, including a range of temporary resists and a silk screen, onto fabric. 

Within these processes you will look at the design elements of composition, texture, scale, shape and colour. This will be supported by discussion that will help you develop your ideas and how to apply them to your own creative designs.



The course is suitable for all abilities and those who want to embed the learning within their own creative practice. All that is needed is a sense of curiosity and a willingness to experiment in a relaxed and supportive environment. Those new to the process will gain an understanding of a range of techniques which they can develop further within textiles or utilise in other artistic practices.

You will all come away with a set of samples that can be used as a reference library for future experiments and the knowledge of how to carry on creating with these techniques. It has been designed so that all the processes learnt are accessible and achievable in a home environment or a studio with limited equipment.

Tutor: Kathryn Green
Date & Time: Sat 21st Sep & Sun 22nd Sep, 10am - 4pm  
Venue: Brush Studio, New Brewery Arts  

PRICE:   
Residential Option (including 2-night stay)  
£380 (£0.00 VAT)  
  
Non-residential Option  
£240 (£0.00 VAT)

Who is this for?

The course is suitable for all abilities and those who want to embed the learning within their own creative practice. 

This workshop is for those aged 18 and over.  

What you will need:

All tools and materials will be provided.   

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron  

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

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Accommodation

You will be staying in our stylish accommodation on site. The Barrel Store accommodation will be reserved for students for the whole weekend and you will each have a room of your own. 2-night stay includes Friday 20th September & Saturday 21st September.   

An additional 1-night stay on Sunday 22nd September is an optional extra.  

Catering

This weekend residential course will be catered by our new on-site café Blend. Breakfast and Lunch will be served in the café Blend on Saturday and Sunday.

For your evening meal, you will have access to a fully equipped kitchen in your accommodation. Alternatively, we have a number of recommendations for eateries in Cirencester.

If you are attending the 2-day ‘Non-residential Option’ lunch on both days is included in the ticket price, as well as teas, coffees and homemade cake.