Embossed Metal for Textile Art

• Sun 29 Nov
  One day At Selwyn College, Auckland. Presenters: Alysn Midgelow-Marsden
  

  • $167.00 incl. GST
  Session information

  Sessions

  Sunday workshop

  Sun 29 Nov 10:00 - Sun 29 Nov 16:00

  At Selwyn College, Auckland.
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Description

Expect these classes to be the start of an obsession. Dip into a selection of media, experiment, then produce an artwork using your new textile and mixed media skills. 

This is a course for beginners and improvers alike led by an internationally experienced artist and author.

This one day  workshop is an opportunity to experiment with metal as a surface for textile-based work. You’ll learn how to emboss patterns into lightweight metal, apply alcohol inks for colour, and combine fabrics, threads, and beads to build rich surfaces.

Participants are encouraged to work on their own design ideas, with plenty of examples and suggestions available if needed. The focus is on exploring materials and techniques in a supportive, hands-on setting.

Topics covered

• Metal embossing
• Colouring with alcohol inks
• Basic hand stitching
• Beading and surface embellishment

What to bring

Bring your own sewing kit including small sharp scissors, a selection of needles, sewing pins, and your glasses if needed for close work.  

All other materials are equipment will be provided by Alysn and your course fee includes a materials charge for these.

About your tutor

I love to share my experimental, improvisational approaches and am an internationally acknowledged artist, curator, tutor and author. I specialise in a range of unusual materials such as metals, paper, wire and paint, and not for nothing is my blog called ‘Alysnsburntofferings’ as my techniques include burning, hammering, patinating and distressing (amongst others). Stitching and embellishing are not forgotten and are used freely and expressively. Designs and inspiration are often drawn from natural patterns and textures in addition to a fascination with the history and context of materials and techniques.