Course Overview
Course Overview:
This course provides comprehensive instruction in textiles and embroidery, covering fundamental techniques, design principles, and practical applications. Participants will explore various embroidery styles, fabric manipulation techniques, and creative processes to develop their skills and create unique textile artworks.
Course Duration:
The course is designed to span over 12 weeks, with each week focusing on specific topics and hands-on practical sessions.
Week 1: Introduction to Textiles and Embroidery
- Overview of textiles and embroidery as art forms
- Historical significance and cultural influences
- Introduction to basic materials and tools
Week 2: Fabric Selection and Preparation
- Understanding different types of fabrics and their properties
- Preparing fabric for embroidery: washing, stabilizing, and marking
Week 3: Embroidery Stitches: Basics
- Straight stitches: running stitch, backstitch, stem stitch
- Knot stitches: French knot, bullion knot, colonial knot
- Chain stitches: chain stitch, detached chain stitch, feather stitch
Week 4: Embroidery Stitches: Advanced
- Decorative stitches: satin stitch, long and short stitch, couching
- Filling stitches: seed stitch, fishbone stitch, woven wheel stitch
- Raised stitches: padded satin stitch, raised chain band, turkey work
Week 5: Traditional Embroidery Techniques
- Crewel embroidery: history and techniques
- Cross-stitch: basic and advanced patterns
- Blackwork embroidery: patterns and designs
Week 6: Contemporary Embroidery Trends
- Surface embroidery techniques: needle painting, thread painting
- Mixed media embroidery: incorporating beads, sequins, and other embellishments
- Experimental embroidery: exploring unconventional materials and techniques
Week 7: Fabric Manipulation Techniques
- Smocking: basic and advanced patterns
- Pleating and gathering techniques
- Shirring and ruching techniques
Week 8: Embellishment Techniques
- Appliqué: traditional and modern methods
- Ribbon embroidery: creating dimensional designs
- Fabric collage and layering techniques
Week 9: Design Principles in Textile Art
- Elements of design: line, shape, color, texture, pattern
- Principles of design: balance, harmony, contrast, rhythm
- Applying design principles to embroidery projects
Week 10: Creating Textile Artworks
- Planning and sketching embroidery designs
- Choosing color palettes and thread combinations
- Transferring designs onto fabric and executing embroidery projects
Week 11: Finishing and Displaying Embroidery
- Blocking and framing embroidered pieces
- Finishing edges with various techniques
- Presentation and care of textile artworks
Week 12: Final Projects and Showcase
- Completion of a final embroidered artwork
- Presentation and showcase of student works
- Reflection and feedback session
This curriculum provides a structured framework for a comprehensive Textiles and Embroidery course, covering a range of techniques from traditional to contemporary, and emphasizing creative exploration and artistic expression.
