COLOUR PLAY: September 13 to 15, 2023
COLLAGE, CONTRAST, SHADE, BLENDING & LAYERING TECHNIQUES
• 3 days
• Type: workshop
• Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Dyed wool for felting is available in such a rich array of colours these days, it is tempting to buy every colour under the sun! But this can be a bit like opening Pandora’s box… This workshop is aimed at the felt maker who would like to learn more about the way colours interact with each other, who lacks confidence in how to achieve seamless colour graduation, and/or lacks knowledge in how to build up colour throughout the layers. This workshop aims to grow your confidence with both colour and fibre in a playful way
PRACTICAL LEARNING; Over 3 days of experimentation, you will learn the basics of colour theory, the ways fibres can be mixed and layered, how we can make colours ‘sing’, or how to tone them down. We will experiment with colour schemes, and through the use of pre-felt collage and selective framing processes, we move toward the creation of a series of swatches, with a particular focus on composition and dynamic surface/line/colour contrast, which may incorporate fabrics & textures. The workshop will culminate in a short show & tell, and you will leave with a panel of colour ‘sketches’ that can form the basis for a large work (such as wall hangings, rugs or surface decoration on a sculptural piece) to make at home.
Learning is supported through practical demonstrations, handouts and illustrated explanations.
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