TEXTILE ART: History, Diversity and
TECHNIQUES
Fall Term 2014, St. Lawrence College, Kingston Campus 6-9 pm
Thursday evenings, September 18- December 4, 2014, Room
00060
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| BORO Textile, Japan 1909 |
So you see the Course title and
think “Oh, no… a canned and dry history course”. ABSOLUTELY NOT! This 12-week independent
study course is all about finding a focus for your new work in textile art.
Do you love the BORO Textiles
created from found materials in Japan at the start of the 20th
Century? The hugely diverse and colourful Indonesian hand stitched embroideries
and woven foundation cloth? Have you studied the textile history of the
countries your family originated from before immigrating to Canada? The world
of textile is rich in history and this course will take you on a bit of a world
tour decided by the student body as they join in at class each week. A 12 week
world tour as we share personal ties to textiles we love and play with many
diverse techniques in class! And, a “stash busting” opportunity for you.
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| Printmaking from Gell Plate, Netherlands 2009 |
Yes, there will be one great
project required from each student! Your choice… and lots of experimentation
with colouring cloth, threads and developing a modern take on laying stitch to
cloth. Plan to be a part of the classroom fun, making new friends as you join our
community of lovers of all things CLOTH! Hope to see returning students and
many new to textile in the classroom this fall – traditions to love, passed
along.
