Textile Design and Sustainability for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Short Course at NTU

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Nottingham Trent University
2 - 6 August 2021, Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, one week
£425

Become part of the creative action and develop your textile portfolio and sustainability knowledge on this summer course, perfect for the next generation of designers.

The course provides you with knowledge about sustainable textile design and the skills to work creatively with natural materials.

You will build portfolio-standard work that'll support a college or university application or to gain work experience.

During this course you will:

- be introduced to ethical design
- follow tutor demonstrations
- learn about various textile techniques and surface decoration
- explore mark making
- dye fabrics and other surfaces with natural materials
- create impact through your work.

You'll be introduced to techniques through group demonstrations, samples, paper-based instructions, feedback and tutorials.

What will you gain?

By the end of this course you'll understand the importance of ethical approach to textiles.

You'll have a portfolio of new drawings and designs, plus examples of textiles.

You'll have real hand-on experience of what it is like to be a textiles student at university, and an understanding of what admissions tutors are looking for.

Level: Open to all

Entry requirement: You should have a passion for green issues and design, and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills.

Tutor profile: Theodora Prassa is a multidisciplinary textile and visual artist who has exhibited internationally.

She completed her MA in fashion and textile design at Nottingham Trent University, where she embraced both fine art practices and textile design and making.

Need accommodation for the summer?

You can book a self-catered, single room with private bathroom on our city campus, right next door to our studios and classrooms.