Name: Tuesday Mornings- 10 Week Art Course: Deposit £125
Price: 125 GBP
Availability: InStock

Lutterworth 

Venue: LUTTERWORTH COLLEGE,  Bitteswell RD., Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4EW
Date:  Saturday 29th MARCH 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
There are discounts for this course if you qualify. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



An Exciting Practical Face-To-Face Textiles Skills Course, 
for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, for both Art & Design and D&T.



Review:  ‘Put simply, this is the best course I’ve ever been on.
Excellent pace and delivery with resources sent afterwards as well. We learnt so many techniques and then practised them for ourselves too! We also learnt how our students could develop them further. We did so many samples of each of the techniques with a variety of materials and processes. Viewing exemplar sketchbooks at the end was a great way to conclude the day.
I’ve come home, buzzing with excitement, feeling inspired and well prepared for the next academic year. I would highly recommend! Great course, delivered by a lovely team! Thank you so much!’ Alice Munro – June 24, 2023



This is a totally practical day doing a large variety of Surface Textile Techniques. This course is aimed at Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design or those who want to add to their resources by spending a whole day developing exciting new ideas for surface techniques linked to a large variety of relevant artists and designers. 
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Practice and discuss techniques including: Heat press transfer printing, screen printing, mono printing, crashing, shirring, heat shibori, PVA, ruffles, marbling, free hand embroidery, using a heat gun and more.
Mark making for textile design
Computer Aided design.





What to expect on the day:
Learn, practice and create a range of new and exciting techniques related to relevant artists and designers
How to link a variety of techniques to artists through creative practical workshops
Looking at both historical and contemporary textile artists, fine artists and fashion designers
Understand how to develop knowledge of artists from KS3 onwards, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Innovative ways in which students can explore, investigate and express ideas through mark making related to their primary sources and relating the right primary source to their artists.
Techniques and processes across all areas of study incl. constructed, printed, digital and fashion.
Links to refined ideas and final outcomes
Looking at easily achievable themes.
We will also look at artists annotation/evaluation
Innovative use of the heat press.
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: 
‘Students will be able to contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’





What you take back to school:
Great, achievable ideas to enhance your teaching
Develop best practices in teaching and learning and be able to use these to create a dynamic course that is fast paced and engaging.
An awareness of available resources to support/expand your existing practice.
Make secure decisions and save time with gained knowledge and experience.
Plan the future with confidence.
Continued professional development.



What is special about the Surface Textile Techniques Course?
The Surface Textile Techniques face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice skills, create a sketchbook resource for the classroom and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: NICKY SIMPSON

NICKY SIMPSON 
Your course leader is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at a school in Kent. She has taught Art & Design Textiles at GCSE and A Level, Design and Technology/Textiles at GCSE & A Level and BTEC Level 3 Fashion. 
Her last set of grades were: A Level 100% A-A*; GCSE 70% A-A* (100% A*-B). She had a previous 22-year career as a print designer and colourist, creating print ranges for the international market. For the past 8 years Nicky has been a workshop developer and leader for the online and F2F courses for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Centre, including pattern development. Nicky has mentored many graduate trainees, and now mentors many fellow teachers through the TSC mentorship programme.

Moderator’s comments:
“Textile candidates’ personal portfolios were brimming with ideas, experiments and references to textile and fashion designers as well as fine artists. Overall, the submission was exceptional in the engagement and industry and imaginative use of materials.’ 
'In Textiles, the standard of the work was outstanding…The course structure was strong. Finished pieces were often exciting and innovative. The individuality of the candidates was clearly seen in the diversity of colours, styles and techniques carefully annotated in work books and then displayed in the final outcomes.”
“The course gave candidates a very strong framework on which to build a response to the theme. Ideas were developed showing depth and thought so that the work of the highest achieving candidates was original, creative and in-depth.” 


What other teachers have said about Nicky's workshops:
'Having been to one of Nicky's workshops, I used one of her lessons and received an 'Outstanding' observation.'
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!'
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.'
'Fabulous presenter. Gave loads + loads of information and ideas. I feel really inspired! Loved the practical samples we did. Would highly recommend!
'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 215 / DAY (+ Cademy fees)
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation only. If you book by selecting 'Pay By Cheque/Invoice' you will receive an automated invoice to pay against. If you need further assistance with payment then please contact us by email or phone.
Further information will be sent to the 'booker' and the 'guest' attendee nearer to the time of the event.
It is VERY important that the person who books the course supplies your full name and PERSONAL EMAIL, so that we are able to send you joining instructions and further details. If we only receive the ‘bookers’ email address, we have found that this delays information getting to you, or information is not passed on. 
If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com, and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
There are discounts for this course if you qualify. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.

Textiles Skills Centre

Art Teacher

Design & Technology Courses (DT)

Textiles

Arts & Crafts

Fashion Crafts

Teacher Training

A fun and inspiring workshop learning a huge variety of surface textiles techniques, for anyone and especially great for teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, both Art & Design and D&T.

Surface Textiles Skills (LUTTERWORTH)

General admission

Leamington Spa

Adult Art Classes- all abilities, September termDay- TuesdayTime- 10am-1pm&nbsp;Duration- 10 week termDates- 24th September until 3rd December, excluding 5th NovemberVenue- Leamington Rugby Football Club We welcome absolute beginners as well as those with more experience. &nbsp;Over the 10 weeks we will cover a range of themes such as animals, still life and landscapes. &nbsp;The materials we will explore include pencil, colour pencil, pastels, watercolour paints, acrylic paints and more. You will learn a wide range of skills such as shading and blending, drawing using a grid, colour mixing, and mark making techniques.Our experienced tutor will give demonstrations and provide one-to-one guidance to ensure all students are fully supported.&nbsp;Our classes are very enjoyable, and are a great opportunity to meet new people. &nbsp;It will be your dedicated 3 hours of much needed &ldquo;me time&rdquo;. &nbsp;There is a new curriculum every term so you will always be able to expand and develop your skills. The cost of the course includes:-Support from an experienced tutor-All equipment and resources-Refreshments Total cost of 10 week course- &pound;325 (less than &pound;11 per hour)Deposit- &pound;125&nbsp;Remaining balance- &pound;200, due by 24th September&nbsp;

Adult Art Classes – 10 Week Course
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10am – 1 pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: 14th January – 25th March (excluding 18th February)
Venue: Leamington Rugby Football Club
We welcome absolute beginners as well as those with more experience. Over the 10 weeks, we will cover various themes, including animals, still life, and landscapes. Materials explored will include pencils, pens, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, and more. You will learn a wide range of skills such as shading, blending, grid drawing, colour mixing, and mark-making techniques.
Our experienced tutor will provide demonstrations and one-to-one guidance, ensuring all students receive full support.
These enjoyable classes offer a great opportunity to meet new people and dedicate 3 hours to much-needed “me time.”
Each term introduces a new curriculum, allowing continuous skill development.
Course cost includes:
Support from an experienced tutor
All equipment and resources
Refreshments
Total cost for 10 weeks: £325 (less than £11 per hour)
Deposit: £125
Remaining balance: £200


Elements Art Classes

Painting

Fine Art

Sketching

Painting Skills & Techniques

Watercolour Painting

Acrylic Painting

Pastels

Oil Pastel

Pencil Drawing

Art classes for adults of all abilities. An enriching experience for individuals looking to explore their creative side, learn new artistic skills, and connect with like-minded people.

Tuesday Mornings- 10 Week Art Course: Final installment £200

General Admission

Adult Art Classes- all abilities, September termDay- TuesdayTime- 2pm-5pm&nbsp;Duration- 10 week termDates- 24th September until 3rd December, excluding 5th NovemberVenue- Leamington Rugby Football Club We welcome absolute beginners as well as those with more experience. &nbsp;Over the 10 weeks we will cover a range of themes such as animals, still life and landscapes. &nbsp;The materials we will explore include pencil, colour pencil, pastels, watercolour paints, acrylic paints and more. You will learn a wide range of skills such as shading and blending, drawing using a grid, colour mixing, and mark making techniques.Our experienced tutor will give demonstrations and provide one-to-one guidance to ensure all students are fully supported.&nbsp;Our classes are very enjoyable, and are a great opportunity to meet new people. &nbsp;It will be your dedicated 3 hours of much needed &ldquo;me time&rdquo;. &nbsp;There is a new curriculum every term so you will always be able to expand and develop your skills. The cost of the course includes:-Support from an experienced tutor-All equipment and resources-Refreshments Total cost of 10 week course- &pound;325 (less than &pound;11 per hour)Deposit- &pound;125&nbsp;Remaining balance- &pound;200, due by 24th September&nbsp;

Adult Art Classes – 10 Week Course
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: 14th January – 25th March (excluding 18th February)
Venue: Leamington Rugby Football Club
We welcome absolute beginners as well as those with more experience. Over the 10 weeks, we will cover various themes, including animals, still life, and landscapes. Materials explored will include pencils, pens, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, and more. You will learn a wide range of skills such as shading, blending, grid drawing, colour mixing, and mark-making techniques.
Our experienced tutor will provide demonstrations and one-to-one guidance, ensuring all students receive full support.
These enjoyable classes offer a great opportunity to meet new people and dedicate 3 hours to much-needed “me time.”
Each term introduces a new curriculum, allowing continuous skill development.
Course cost includes:
Support from an experienced tutor
All equipment and resources
Refreshments
Total cost for 10 weeks: £325 (less than £11 per hour)
Deposit: £125
Remaining balance: £200

Tuesday Afternoons- 10 Week Art Course: Final installment £200

Tuesday Afternoons- 10 Week Art Course: Deposit £125

Adult Art Classes – 10 Week Course
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10am – 1pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: 14th January – 25th March (excluding 18th February)
Venue: Leamington Rugby Football Club
We welcome absolute beginners as well as those with more experience. Over the 10 weeks, we will cover various themes, including animals, still life, and landscapes. Materials explored will include pencils, pens, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, and more. You will learn a wide range of skills such as shading, blending, grid drawing, colour mixing, and mark-making techniques.
Our experienced tutor will provide demonstrations and one-to-one guidance, ensuring all students receive full support.
These enjoyable classes offer a great opportunity to meet new people and dedicate 3 hours to much-needed “me time.”
Each term introduces a new curriculum, allowing continuous skill development.
Course cost includes:
Support from an experienced tutor
All equipment and resources
Refreshments
Total cost for 10 weeks: £325 (less than £11 per hour)
Deposit: £125
Remaining balance: £200

Tuesday Mornings- 10 Week Art Course: Deposit £125

Secondary Teaching

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Stitch

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Print

textiledesign

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BAGTT

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Level 2

making a dress pattern 

making a skirt pattern 

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pattern making 

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sewing 

Interior Design

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Health & Safety Awareness

making a garment block

Teachers

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workshop

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pattern drafting

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MARK MAKING FOR TEXTILES+ NICKY SIMPSONONLINE ON-DEMANDFEES:&nbsp; FULL COURSE &pound;35

MARK MAKING FOR TEXTILES 
(ONLINE ON-DEMAND COURSE)
WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT:
This is a comprehensive course on mark making for Textiles developed by textile artist NICKY SIMPSON. This course works through a series of themes, and links the mark making techniques to these themes as well as how to create and use primary. 
There are several video tutorials for each theme as well as step-by-step guides, exemplar student sketchbooks and artists that aid in the mark making process. Nicky’s aim is show how easily accessible mark making can be for every level of student and how it can be delivered in a fun and engaging way, creating independent learners.




WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:
This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning a large variety of exciting and fun textile mark making skills. These are methods that can be easily accessed by all students.
Especially useful for Textile and Art teachers and trainers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design, or those who want to refresh their knowledge and add to their resources.



*NB We offer a discount for ECT/Trainee Teachers and technicians - Please contact for more information.




WHAT TO EXPECT:
This comprehensive course covers a large variety of mark making techniques for textiles, which you can practice at home or in school/studio, working in your own time, at your own pace. There are video tutorials, downloadable guides, artists, primary, student exemplars and other resources to support you through each theme.
The course is divided into themes with video tutorials for each:
Introduction - Mark making in the Art Textiles GCSE
Structures Theme
Objects Theme
Aquatic Theme
Flora Theme
Decay Theme







YOUR COURSE DEVELOPER: 
This course has been developed by NICKY SIMPSON who has developed many face-to-face and online courses, as well as delivering TSC workshops in schools.

NICKY SIMPSON  BA(Hons) Textiles Design: Specialising in print.

Nicky is a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at a School in Kent. She has taught many different specifications from Art & Design Textiles at GCSE and A Level, Design and Technology at GCSE and A Level and BTEC Level 3 Fashion. Her last set of grades were: A Level 100% A-A*; GCSE 70% A-A* (100% A*-B). She has also taught Graphics, Food and Art at KS3.
Nicky previously enjoyed a successful career as a senior director of a fashion print agency in the heart of London. She designed original prints as well as creating and selling seasonal fashion print collections for the international market. 
Since 2016 Nicky has been a textile consultant, focusing on developing and leading the delivery of both online and face-to-face workshops for the Textile Skills Centre, including pattern development. Nicky has mentored many graduate trainees and is a volunteer mentor through the TSC mentorship programme.
She has delivered workshops at the Festival of Quilts, Knitting & Stitching show, The Stitch Festival and National trust. Nicky volunteers as an art therapist in her spare time. Her own work is creating arts and craft mostly with a heat press, featuring both machine and hand embroidery. Much of her work incorporates the flora found naturally in our beautiful English countryside. 

What other teachers have said about Nicky's workshops:
‘I have taken part in the Textile Skills Centre courses ran by Nicky. They have been instrumental in the design of my course, the resources that are provided along with the course enabled me to create a high-quality scheme of work for my KS4 curriculum and since starting with this course textiles has been the highest performing subject in our academy for 5 years running, without the inspirational, hands on courses and practical resources I’m not sure I would have achieved this.’
‘The creativity of the outcomes in year 11 is massively down to the courses I have done with Textile Skills centre, I would say the courses have had a huge outcome on the standard and creativity of my Year 11's work and already I can see even bigger improvements with Year 10 - they are going to be an amazing year group!’



Other Online Courses:
Have a look at our online ‘Surface Textile Skills’ Course
If you want to take your mark making forward into the development of techniques, this is the perfect course.
https://www.textilesskillscentre.com/online-courses-for-teachers/?cadpath=textiles-skills-centre%2Fsurface-textiles-online




The following short course shows you how to take the photos of your samples, and create Computer Aided Designs as repeat patterns, as seen throughout this course, including fashion illustration and lots more! All tutorials can be used in your lessons at school!
‘Creating Repeat Patterns For Print’
Online Courses (For Teachers) - Textiles Skills Centre





The following short course is essential to learn how to do free hand machine embroidery.
Introduction To Free Hand Machine Embroidery
Online Courses (For Teachers) - Textiles Skills Centre



Printmaking & Design

Hand Drawing

A short course aimed at anyone interested in learning a variety of exciting and fun textile mark making skills. 

Mark Making For Textiles (Online On-Demand)

Live via Zoom. Fortnightly - 3/17/31 Oct, 14/28 Nov, 12 Dec - 6-8pm UK time (plus an optional sharing session on 9 Jan)Join artist Julie Galante for this brand new course designed to nurture your creative practice. Together we&rsquo;ll explore ways to &nbsp;create work that reflects your individual interests, passion, and point of view, no matter your experience level. The course content is delivered over seven live Zoom sessions, in a small, welcoming group with plenty of opportunities for interaction. Additionally, there will be optional (but highly recommended) assignments to complete in between the live sessions - assignments designed to get you stuck in to your creative practice in new and interesting ways.During each live session, there will be a demonstration focusing on a particular aspect of visual art - this will include various materials, subjects, and considerations such as composition, theme, mark-making, layering, and so on. We will also have a look at everyone&rsquo;s recent creations, with celebration of the triumphs and suggestions for moving forward with work-in-progress. Together we&rsquo;ll explore techniques including drawing, painting, mixed-media, paper craft, and collage, but you don&rsquo;t have to work exclusively in these media to take part - all creative disciplines are welcome.Each participant will be encouraged to deepen their explorations in whatever direction interests them most - be it a series of written reflections, sketches, collages, photographs, mixed-media pieces, or a unique, personal combination of all these.There will be an optional online discussion group for participants to stay connected and share their creations with each other between sessions. There will also be discounts available for other workshops and one-to-one mentoring.&nbsp;

Live via Zoom. Fortnightly - 1/15/29 Oct, 12/26 Nov, 10 Dec - 6-8pm UK time 
Join artist Julie Galante for this course designed to nurture your creative practice. Together we’ll explore ways to create work that reflects your individual interests, passion, and point of view, no matter your experience level. The course content is delivered over six live Zoom sessions, in a small, welcoming group with plenty of opportunities for interaction. Additionally, there will be optional (but highly recommended) assignments to complete in between the live sessions - assignments designed to get you stuck in to your creative practice in new and interesting ways.
During each live session, there will be a demonstration focusing on a particular aspect of visual art - this will include various materials, subjects, and considerations such as composition, theme, mark-making, layering, and so on. We will also have a look at everyone’s recent creations, with celebration of the triumphs and suggestions for moving forward with work-in-progress. Together we’ll explore techniques including drawing, painting, mixed-media, and collage, but you don’t have to work exclusively in these media to take part - all creative disciplines are welcome.
Each participant will be encouraged to deepen their explorations in whatever direction interests them most - be it a series of drawings, written reflections, sketches, collages, photographs, mixed-media pieces, or a unique, personal combination of all these.
There will be an optional Facebook group for participants to stay connected and share their creations with each other between sessions. There will also be discounts available for other workshops and one-to-one mentoring. 

Airtily

Creative Practice

<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">TEA &#39;N CHAT - &nbsp;Introducing AI in Textiles Education&nbsp;A FUN AND FASCINATING ONLINE LIVE SESSION WITH ROY BALLAM<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">19 MARCH 2024TIME: &nbsp;7-8pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FREE EVENT<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">Artificial Intelligence is already here and being used in businesses and in schools. Become an AI expert and transform the way you and your colleagues can change the way you work.&nbsp;Get ahead of the curve, keep up to date and join us for this TEA &#39;N CHAT with our very own techie geek ROY BALLAM, who will introduce the potential use of AI in textiles education.&nbsp;You will see AI in action, demonstrating how different tools could save you time, support your planning and teaching, enhance pupil experience, and further your creativity. The pros and cons of AI will also be highlighted. Transform your teaching with AI tools, save time, and get creative!The session will show how AI could help you:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">create teaching schemes and lesson plans&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">explore subject specific knowledge&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">generate and explore ideas, concepts, themes and designers&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">write questions and assessment frameworks&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">unleash creativity in textile design, colour, styles and fashion. &nbsp;</li></ul>This is a &lsquo;must-attend&rsquo;&nbsp;session for all those interested in AI (or just starting to discover its potential) and wishing to discover how it could be used in school. It is a stepping stone for the more in-depth&nbsp;Integrating AI in textiles education&nbsp;event being held on the 11 May 2024.</div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"> COURSE LEADER: &nbsp; ROY BALLAM &nbsp;BA (Hons), MA, School Education Consultant<img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/9b61b89b-c982-4dd2-b44b-0b22e86d67db/original.jpeg" style="width: 200px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 200px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable wysiwyg_padded_img_cls">Roy works as a school education consultant, after leaving a leading charity as Managing Director and Head of Education.&nbsp;He has been involved in numerous teaching and education programme, initiatives and publications, including those in the UK and internationally.&nbsp; He is an experienced educational leader specialising in education management, training, resource development and research, and policy development and implementation. Throughout his career, he has used ICT to help bring subject-specific learning to life and support teachers through innovative, but pragmatic approaches. Roy originally trained as a food and textiles teacher and has been a GCSE moderator and A-level principal examiner.  &nbsp;<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">The&nbsp;Textiles Skills Centre Associates&nbsp;are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea &#39;N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed. We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at:&nbsp;info@textileskillscentre.comAt the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.You can donate using the DONATION button below which will take you to the Paypal donations page, or select an amount when you book the event. 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TEA 'N CHAT - MARK MAKING FOR TEXTILES + NICKY SIMPSON
17 JUNE 2025
TIME: 7-8pm  
 FREE EVENT
This event is held on ZOOM, so please register to get the Zoom details.



Join us for a FREE Tea 'N Chat with NICKY SIMPSON talking about mark making for textiles and her online courses.
Nicky's aim is to show how easily accessible mark making can be for every level of student and how it can be delivered in a fun and engaging way.
She will also introduce you to her online and face-2-face courses with an opportunity to ask questions.




The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea 'N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.
We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate at checkout, or using the ‘BUY THE TEAM A COFFEE’ button below. All donations gratefully received.
(Especially ☕ and 🍰 😋)

BUY THE TEAM A COFFEE

Tea 'N Chat free event - Talk with Textile Artist Nicky Simpson

Tea 'N Chat - Mark Making for Textiles + Nicky Simpson

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<h2 style="color: rgb(145, 145, 145); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(145, 145, 145);">Draw to Perform Online Mentorship Program</h2> Drawing performance is a multidisciplinary form of art, which focuses on the use of drawing as a performative tool, and on sharing the creative process with the audience via live action. Using a wide range of methods of artistic expression (i.e.&nbsp;mark making, dance, light &amp; sound) the artists creates a dialogue with the viewer while exploring how drawing can be used as a way to communicate and to collaborate.DTP ONLINE is a unique program that offers professional artists and art students an opportunity for personally tailored mentorship in the art of drawing performance. The program is guided and mentored by Ram Samocha, a nationally and internationally acclaimed drawing performance artist and the founder of Draw to perform.This mentorship is a weeklong online program, designed for a single artist. It includes daily Skype/Zoom sessions, creative exercises, artistic brainstorming and personalized coaching with Ram Samocha.&nbsp;It will start with investigation of the artist&rsquo;s current body of work and identification of motifs and elements, which can be translated and expanded into live action.&nbsp;By exploring different methods of performance (on camera and video, to online audience or as a personal undocumented process of exploration) the artist will work on a new creation demonstrating their own artistic DNA, which is transformed into action.&nbsp;The artist will be given an opportunity to showcase their work in live streaming within the different platforms of Draw to Perform. For full details about this online program&nbsp;please visit the Draw to Perform website:<a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://drawtoperform.com/" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://drawtoperform.com/</a>

Draw to Perform Online Mentorship Program
 
Drawing performance is a multidisciplinary form of art, which focuses on the use of drawing as a performative tool, and on sharing the creative process with the audience via live action. Using a wide range of methods of artistic expression (i.e. mark making, dance, light & sound) the artists creates a dialogue with the viewer while exploring how drawing can be used as a way to communicate and to collaborate.
DTP ONLINE is a unique program that offers professional artists and art students an opportunity for personally tailored mentorship in the art of drawing performance. The program is guided and mentored by Ram Samocha, a nationally and internationally acclaimed drawing performance artist and the founder of Draw to perform.
This mentorship is a weeklong online program, designed for a single artist. It includes daily Skype/Zoom sessions, creative exercises, artistic brainstorming and personalized coaching with Ram Samocha. It will start with investigation of the artist’s current body of work and identification of motifs and elements, which can be translated and expanded into live action. By exploring different methods of performance (on camera and video, to online audience or as a personal undocumented process of exploration) the artist will work on a new creation demonstrating their own artistic DNA, which is transformed into action. The artist will be given an opportunity to showcase their work in live streaming within the different platforms of Draw to Perform.

For full details about this online program please visit the Draw to Perform website:
https://drawtoperform.com/

Draw to Perform

Digital Art

Mentorship

Performing Arts

Digital Drawing

DTP Online Mentorship

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<div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 41, 41);" style="color: rgb(41, 41, 41); box-sizing: border-box;"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style="" itemprop="text" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 41, 41);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(41, 41, 41); box-sizing: border-box;"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style="" itemprop="text" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sumi-E is a traditional Japanese art form painting motifs from nature and the natural world, using just one brush and black ink on white paper. In this workshop we will use some of these ideas, the painting style uses simple fluid lines in one movement where possible.Fun and therapeutic, with no underdrawing, it&rsquo;s a great exercise in committing to line, practising mark making and brush control to create some wonderful images in monochrome!Suitable for all levels, this complete step by step video guides you from beginning to end. Giving guidance on materials and painting techniques.</div></section></div></div></section></div></div> 


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Sumi-E is a traditional Japanese art form painting motifs from nature and the natural world, using just one brush and black ink on white paper. In this workshop we will use some of these ideas, the painting style uses simple fluid lines in one movement where possible.
Fun and therapeutic, with no underdrawing, it’s a great exercise in committing to line, practising mark making and brush control to create some wonderful images in monochrome!
Suitable for all levels, this complete step by step video guides you from beginning to end. Giving guidance on materials and painting techniques.


Discovery Art Class

Ink drawing and painting course Japanese inspired style.

Sumi -E One Brush Ink Painting Course

Inspired by Pop Art and the graphic design of protest art, Neon Knitting uses Dayglo yarns to create bold designs using simple techniques:-
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<ul>
<li>Knitting stripes with knit &amp; purl patterns</li>
<li>Combining open and raised effects to create bold patterns</li>
<li>Adding fabric to knitting</li>
</ul>
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The session includes a worksheet, knitting demonstrations, plus a PowerPoint presentation covering ways to create your fabrics, using simple mark making and basic silk screen printing.&nbsp; There will also be examples to inspire further exploration after the session.
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Aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles and soft sculpture, the workshop examines the artistic potential of knitting.&nbsp; The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece, although techniques can be adapted to create a garment, accessory or household object.
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What attendees will need: -
<ul>
<li>Knitting needles or crochet hooks.</li>
<li>Yarns, any will do, but bright and neon colours if you have them.</li>
<li>Several small stitch holders or safety pins.</li>
<li>Basic sewing kit, scissors, large eyed needles and embroidery threads.</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
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Inspired by Pop Art and the graphic design of protest art, Neon Knitting uses Dayglo yarns to create bold designs using simple techniques:-
 
Knitting stripes with knit & purl patterns
Combining open and raised effects to create bold patterns
Adding fabric to knitting
 
The session includes a worksheet, knitting demonstrations, plus a PowerPoint presentation covering ways to create your fabrics, using simple mark making and basic silk screen printing. There will also be examples to inspire further exploration after the session.
 
Aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles and soft sculpture, the workshop examines the artistic potential of knitting. The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece, although techniques can be adapted to create a garment, accessory or household object.
 
What attendees will need: -
Knitting needles or crochet hooks.
Yarns, any will do, but bright and neon colours if you have them.
Several small stitch holders or safety pins.
Basic sewing kit, scissors, large eyed needles and embroidery threads.
Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.
 

Rosina Godwin

Knitting

Experimental knitting workshop, combining neon yarns with simple geometric designs to create a bold statement!

Neon Knits

Early Bird Workshop Ticket




BLENDED ONLINE COURSE WITH OPTION TO JOIN LIVE SESSIONS
NEXT LIVE START DATE: TBC (Zoom details sent out with booking)
TIMES: 19:00 - 20:30 (Every Wednesday for 5 Weeks)
FEES: FULL COURSE £85
NB This course is available to anyone at any time. If you want to join in the live sessions you can, but not obligatory. They are however fun and you get to ask questions to Nicola and connect with other like minded attendees. The LIVE sessions are all recorded and uploaded to use as reference or to watch back, so don't worry if you can't make any of them. 



This course utilises drawing as a process to play with both traditional materials, and textile processes to develop playfulness and experimentation as a tool for design and art directions. It will consider DIY approaches to tool and material making, while questioning our motivations and needs to utilise drawing as a vital tool in a creative practice.



WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:
This course is suitable for anyone, from those new to textiles, through to experienced makers who want to explore or refresh ways of thinking. You may be a teacher or lecturer looking to recharge your creative batteries, a student who wants to further your current knowledge, or maybe outside of formal education and fancy trying something outside of your usual remit.



WHAT TO EXPECT:
This approach to creativity focuses on a playful and ‘what if’ method of developing ideas for future designs or art directions through drawing. Mark-making, form creation, repetition and colour trials will be used as a basis to explore drawing through patchwork, weaving and hand stitched quilting. While you may choose to develop ideas onto ‘finished’ artefacts, drawings or designs, the series focuses on ideas generation as a part of the whole creative process.
We spend so much time thinking through ideas to completion, often before we even put pen to paper. What might happen if we think through such things while actually engaging in making, playfulness and ‘just doing stuff’ so, that we build an engaging and rich resource of research? Drawing can also be a challenge that brings anxiety, but a free approach to what might constitute drawing can often release those super exciting but unexpected ideas – that frequently never surface when we are rigid in our thinking.

 



WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
While we may have a host of glorious materials and tools available to us, this course will focus on using more every day and accessible materials with extensions suggested as to how ideas may evolve with a broader range of medium etc. In terms of fabrics and threads, it can be with scraps that you have available, old items of clothing or cloth and yarn that has been bought specifically for this.
Key items may include the following: (detailed list will be supplied once you sign up)
General drawing materials: 
Pencils
Pens
Paints and/or inks
Pastels
Tapes
Glue
Tools: 
Scissors
Brushes
Sewing needles [various sizes]
Palette
Water pot
Grounds: 
Loose papers – various from scraps to cartridge paper
Sketchbook for recording
Documenting and working in
Fabrics [scraps + 1/2m plain fabric]
Light weight card.
Other: 
Tapestry frame / old picture frame or piece of thick card
Various yarns and other yarn type materials such as cloth strips
Old plastic bags etc.
Sewing threads.
Good additional options: 
Scalpel,
cutting mat,
ruler,
fabric glue stick [I like the Sewline one]

 



PROGRAMME:
Once you have signed up to the full course, you will have access to a full materials list and a video to help you prepare before you join a session, this will include information about colour and potential subject choices which you can take as a starting point or, ignore and focus on a subject / colour story of your own choosing.
PRE-COURSE MATERIALS:
A] Confined drawing video. Suggest completing before the live sessions, but not essential.
B] Pre-session planning. This video should be watched before you start the course to help you prepare and gather the things you will need. 
SERIES PROGRAMME:
Session 1] Mark-Making & Colour Thinking.
Session 2] Repetition of Form; but not repeats.
Session 3] Forms through Patchwork; DIY EPP.
Session 4] Tapestry as Textural Play.
Session 5] Quilting as Line & Surface Exploration.
 



LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Each session will have a core focus that can be explored in isolation or as part of an overall series of activities. 
Understand a creative, action-based approach to research and ideas suitable for further development [for a design or, arts-based direction].
Develop confidence and enhance your skills in drawing as a tool for textiles.
Explore the pairing of both traditional and experimental approaches in a creative textile orientated practice.

5 Week course using drawing as a process to play with both traditional materials and textile processes, to develop playfulness and experimentation as a tool for design and art directions.

Drawing for Textiles: 1 (Blended Online)

<div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><h5 style="color: rgb(var(--color_14)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_14));">What is Watercolour for beginners about?</h5></div><div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Welcome to my online Watercolour for beginners video course.As a professional artist and tutor I know how important key art skills are. This course is designed to take you from the basics and on through the key skills needed to begin painting in watercolours.As a tutor with 20 years&rsquo; experience I love introducing students to a new medium. But I also know the benefits of a refresher course for experienced watercolourists.It&rsquo;s always useful to go back to the beginning to understand why and how techniques work.The course is divided into 5 lessons and designed for the complete beginner to those with more experience who want a refresher in the core skills of watercolour painting.</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div data-player-name="YouTube" data-testid="youtube" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><iframe frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="1" title="Watercolour for Beginners INTRODUCTION" width="100%" height="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DERTqmJjFWg?autoplay=0&mute=0&controls=1&loop=0&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artwithtricia.com&playsinline=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=5" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div><div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Enrol on this course for &pound;45, plus access to my Student chatroom.&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Is this course for me?</div><div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do you want to work step by step from the beginning? Understanding the equipment needed for watercolour painting, work through core skills like; paint consistency, wet on wet washes and glazing? Do you want to work on a series of simple paintings that build on these core skills? &nbsp;Then yes this is for you.The course assumes you have no prior knowledge and presents each piece of information or skill in manageable lessons. Allowing you to work through at your own pace, completing each lesson and building on the previous lessons skills.&nbsp;<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/465d09_a81c77fd31544b80829ea51d34437001~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_162,h_162/fill/w_227,h_227,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/About%20Me%20Trish%20Photo.jpg" alt="About Me Trish Photo.jpg" srcset="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/465d09_a81c77fd31544b80829ea51d34437001~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_162,h_162/fill/w_227,h_227,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/About%20Me%20Trish%20Photo.jpg" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">What does the course cover?Lesson 1 &ndash; Getting started. This covers all the equipment you need, basic mark making and paint consistency.Lesson 2 &ndash; Key skills. This shows you how to lay down different washes and encourages you to use primary colours in mixes to create a colour wheel.Lesson 3 &ndash; Primary colour mixes. This lesson works through the previous skills learnt to show you how to paint a still life of fruit.Lesson 4 &ndash; Landscape painting. Here you will use glazing to paint a lovely country scene.Lesson 5 &ndash; For fun! This is all about having fun and focusing on effects. There&rsquo;s also a creative painting of sea and moon using different effects.Everything you need to set you on the road to creating your own wonderful watercolours! </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div data-player-name="YouTube" data-testid="youtube" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><iframe frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="1" title="Watercolour Colour Wheel" width="100%" height="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oqjkFhiEUbg?autoplay=0&mute=0&controls=1&loop=0&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artwithtricia.com&playsinline=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div><div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><h5 style="color: rgb(var(--color_14)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_14));">Try one of the course videos.</h5></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div data-testid="linkElement" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/465d09_fb85ff009d6646b8a1cfc66776c0bc25~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_340,y_0,w_2596,h_2596/fill/w_270,h_270,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Watercolour%20brush%20marks%20Tricia%20Johnson_j.jpg" alt="Watercolour brush marks Tricia Johnson.j" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div></div><div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Enrol on this course for &pound;45, plus access to my Student chatroom.&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What will I need to start the course?Well to start the course you only need a means of watching each of the video lessons online. You will also need to register with my website, where you will be given access to the course.In lesson 1 I talk you thorough all the equipment you will need to get started with watercolours. As a basic guide all you really need is a watercolour paper pad, 2 brushes and 3 tubes of watercolour paint. If you are completely new to watercolour painting then I suggest you watch the first video in lesson 1 before buying your equipment.&nbsp;Can I get more support?Yes. Once enrolled on the course you will also have access to my Student Chatroom, with a dedicated area for you to post images of your work, interact with other members and I&rsquo;ll be around to give feedback and comments.&nbsp;How much does the course cost?&nbsp;&pound;45 gives you 4 months access to the course, with all the videos and resources. Plus unlimited access to the Student Chatroom.To book a place all you need to do is click the link below and you will be sent details about how to register on the Student Chatroom and accessing your course.</div><div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Enrol on this course for &pound;45, plus access to my Student chatroom.&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How long does the course take to complete?There are over 3 hours of video, which can be watched and worked through in one day if you are in a rush. But I suggest you take one lesson at a time, gaining the skills and techniques in each lesson before moving on. The course is designed around my popular 5 week watercolour for beginner&rsquo;s studio course so is broken down into 5 lessons for you to work through.&nbsp;Can I let my family and friend access the course?No, your Log In details for online learning and digital content are for your personal use only and should not be shared. If you would like to buy the course for a group, then do contact me and I can quote you for group access.&nbsp;Can I cancel and receive a refund?Unfortunately once access to the course has been given I am unable to give a refund. If you have any problems then please do contact me (<a href="mailto:artwithtricia@gmail.com" target="_self" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">artwithtricia@gmail.com</a>) and I will do my best to iron out any problems.&nbsp;What happens if I lose my login?Don&#39;t panic. You can access the members pages through the log in links on all my&nbsp;ArtwithTricia&nbsp;website pages. If you forget your password, follow the on screen instructions to reset your details. To keep my site secure I do not have access to any passwords.</div><div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Enrol on this course for &pound;45, plus access to my Student chatroom.&nbsp;</div>

What is Watercolour for beginners about?
Welcome to my online Watercolour for beginners video course.
As a professional artist and tutor I know how important key art skills are. This course is designed to take you from the basics and on through the key skills needed to begin painting in watercolours.
As a tutor with 20 years’ experience I love introducing students to a new medium. But I also know the benefits of a refresher course for experienced watercolourists.
It’s always useful to go back to the beginning to understand why and how techniques work.
The course is divided into 5 lessons and designed for the complete beginner to those with more experience who want a refresher in the core skills of watercolour painting.

Enrol on this course for £45, plus access to my Student chatroom. 
Is this course for me?
Do you want to work step by step from the beginning? Understanding the equipment needed for watercolour painting, work through core skills like; paint consistency, wet on wet washes and glazing? Do you want to work on a series of simple paintings that build on these core skills? Then yes this is for you.
The course assumes you have no prior knowledge and presents each piece of information or skill in manageable lessons. Allowing you to work through at your own pace, completing each lesson and building on the previous lessons skills.

What does the course cover?
Lesson 1 – Getting started. This covers all the equipment you need, basic mark making and paint consistency.
Lesson 2 – Key skills. This shows you how to lay down different washes and encourages you to use primary colours in mixes to create a colour wheel.
Lesson 3 – Primary colour mixes. This lesson works through the previous skills learnt to show you how to paint a still life of fruit.
Lesson 4 – Landscape painting. Here you will use glazing to paint a lovely country scene.
Lesson 5 – For fun! This is all about having fun and focusing on effects. There’s also a creative painting of sea and moon using different effects.
Everything you need to set you on the road to creating your own wonderful watercolours!



Try one of the course videos.

Enrol on this course for £45, plus access to my Student chatroom. 
What will I need to start the course?
Well to start the course you only need a means of watching each of the video lessons online. You will also need to register with my website, where you will be given access to the course.
In lesson 1 I talk you thorough all the equipment you will need to get started with watercolours. As a basic guide all you really need is a watercolour paper pad, 2 brushes and 3 tubes of watercolour paint. If you are completely new to watercolour painting then I suggest you watch the first video in lesson 1 before buying your equipment.
 
Can I get more support?
Yes. Once enrolled on the course you will also have access to my Student Chatroom, with a dedicated area for you to post images of your work, interact with other members and I’ll be around to give feedback and comments.
 
How much does the course cost?
 £45 gives you 4 months access to the course, with all the videos and resources. Plus unlimited access to the Student Chatroom.
To book a place all you need to do is click the link below and you will be sent details about how to register on the Student Chatroom and accessing your course.
Enrol on this course for £45, plus access to my Student chatroom. 
How long does the course take to complete?
There are over 3 hours of video, which can be watched and worked through in one day if you are in a rush. But I suggest you take one lesson at a time, gaining the skills and techniques in each lesson before moving on. The course is designed around my popular 5 week watercolour for beginner’s studio course so is broken down into 5 lessons for you to work through.
 
Can I let my family and friend access the course?
No, your Log In details for online learning and digital content are for your personal use only and should not be shared. If you would like to buy the course for a group, then do contact me and I can quote you for group access.
 
Can I cancel and receive a refund?
Unfortunately once access to the course has been given I am unable to give a refund. If you have any problems then please do contact me (artwithtricia@gmail.com) and I will do my best to iron out any problems.
 
What happens if I lose my login?
Don't panic. You can access the members pages through the log in links on all my ArtwithTricia website pages. If you forget your password, follow the on screen instructions to reset your details. To keep my site secure I do not have access to any passwords.
Enrol on this course for £45, plus access to my Student chatroom. 

ArtwithTricia

This is a complete beginners course introducing you to everything you need to know about painting with Watercolours.

 Watercolour for beginners online course

BLENDED ONLINE COURSE WITH OPTION TO JOIN LIVE SESSIONS
Series 3: Experimental Image Making
NEXT LIVE START DATE:  TBC (Zoom details sent out with booking)
TIMES: 19:00 - 20:30 (Every Wednesday for 5 Weeks)
FEES: FULL COURSE £85
RELEASE DATE: The online content will be available from mid-April 2024
NB This course is available to anyone at any time. If you want to join in the live sessions, you can, but not obligatory. They are however fun and you get to ask questions to Nicola and connect with other like-minded attendees. The LIVE sessions are all recorded and uploaded to use as reference or to watch back, so don't worry if you can't make any of them. 



Join Nicola Perren of Perren Studios for a new set of classes in the Drawing for Textiles series. The 3rd of the series will see us explore and expand our approaches to drawing based on a subject matter of your choosing. With an experimental approach to image-making we will explore materials, composition, creating drama and the secretive art of gouache paint. Finally, we will explore hand applique as a direct translation of our drawings and, as a drawing process in itself.



If you have completed the first two of the series, that is great. The 1st one will have connected drawing to textiles very clearly, the 2nd will have given you scope to expand your source materials and inspiration. While I recommend you do these, the 3rd in the series will also work very well on its own.
With a focus on drawing, we will continue to question the properties of textile materials whilst generating a portfolio of drawings suitable for a new design collection and textile developments. Using experimentation, restriction, abstraction, play and sensory observation, we will aim to create a dynamic portfolio of work that reflects a personally chosen colour palette.



The course content will be launched in April and available online for you to access in your own time. There is also the opportunity to do a live session linked to each of the five units in the course on a Wednesday evening [12th June - 10th July, 7.00 – 8.30pm UK time]. The live session is great for asking questions, get further tips and insight and as most previous participants comment ‘it’s just great to have 1.5 hours put aside to just draw, play, have fun and relax each week’.




COURSE OVERVIEW:
Sometimes, we miss that vital stage between initial drawn studies or notes and the final designing process, the 3rd in this series of Drawing for Textiles will be about exploring drawing and image-making. It will be experimental, playful, engaging and colourful.



WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:
This course is suitable for anyone, from those new to textiles, through to experienced makers who want to explore or refresh ways of thinking. You may be a teacher or lecturer looking to recharge your creative batteries, a student who wants to further your current knowledge, or maybe outside of formal education and fancy trying something outside of your usual remit.
You may have already completed series 1 or 2, if so, it is great to have you back on board but equally, this course can be completed without having done the previous series.



WHAT TO EXPECT:
The focus of this course will be on the creation of images and drawings that can stand alone in a project’s development and / or be the inspiration for translation into design and textiles. We will explore composition, abstraction and drama with a hint of expressiveness.
Aside from learning about hand stitched applique, you will also learn about stretching paper and how to work with Gouache paints.
You will select a subject matter of your own choosing, if you have done the 2nd in the series – you may want to use your artefacts to draw from. I recommend a format of drawing from a still life for this series and we will discuss how to make your still life dynamic and visually engaging, if you prefer however, you can draw from secondary sources. I will provide colour story options or, you may choose a story of your own. If you can have these items prepped before starting the units, that is helpful – but not a requirement.
This course is taught over 5 units, each unit is presented with a collection of recorded tasks, materials required and a short presentation that introduces the concepts for that unit. With the launch of the course, there will also be the opportunity to join any of the weekly live online evening sessions.
My way of teaching is relaxed, and I am told engaging, so while you will find plenty of opportunities for learning and considering different approaches, it is also enjoyable and can be completed according to your own timescale, energy and needs.




WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
This course does make use of a wide range of materials and tools, as with all my teaching, I offer alternatives to what I am doing in the class. You can do this course often with items you may already have around the house / in the garage but equally, you can by items specifically for the course. 
Below is a list of key items that I will use [in bold] and alternatives you may consider, it is all optional [detailed list will be supplied once you sign up].
I suggest you gather materials that link to your chosen colour story, if you do not have these – do not worry, but it is helpful.
General drawing materials: 
Pencils
Pens
Inks
Tapes
Glue
Bleach
Tools: 
Scissors
Brushes
Scalpel / craft knife
Cutting Mat
Ruler
Drawing board [if stretching paper]
Big water pot
Iron + board or mat.
Sewing needles
Grounds: 
Loose papers – various from scraps to cartridge paper
Cartridge paper
Sketchbook for recording / documenting work in
Paints:
Designer Gouache [Winsor & Newton, Daler Rowney, Schmincke] – NOT acrylic gouache. These paints are not particularly cheap and so my preference is to buy a few selected tubes according to the colours of the current project rather than a selection box with shades I will not use.
Textiles: 
Fabric and a selection of pieces about A4 size suitable for appliqué.
Sewing threads – general haberdashery items.
Fabric glue stick [optional]
A fusible interfacing – I use Floriani Stitch’n’Wash, Tearaway Fusible




PROGRAMME:
Once you have signed up to the full course, you will have access to a full materials list and a video to help you prepare before you join a session, this will include an approach to starting the project i.e., gathering visual references, selecting a colour story, stretching paper. You will have access to all 5 units in this program and there is also access to a few free additional sessions.
PRE-COURSE MATERIALS:
A] Pre-session planning. This video should be watched before you start the course to help you prepare and gather the things you will need. 
SERIES PROGRAMME:
Session 1] Abstracting the Mark.
We will jump straight into image making with a focus on mark-making and consideration of the non-white ground and your chosen colour story.
Session 2] Composing an Image.
Considering our chosen subject matters, we will explore compositions that engage the viewer and are perhaps unexpected.
Session 3] Gouache De-Mystified.
We will learn about designer gouache paint and a few different approaches to its use – all whilst developing our image-making folio.
Session 4] Added Drama.
Working with a range of media, we will add a touch of the theatrical to our drawings – this will be a messy session.
Session 5] Applique as Drawing.
We will learn about hand-based applique methods and will work towards a new image that utilises textiles as the core medium [with a little bit of a drawn materials intervention].



LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Each session will have a core focus that can be explored in isolation or as part of an overall series of activities. 
Understand a creative, action-based approach to research and ideas suitable for further development [for a design or, arts-based direction].
Develop confidence and enhance your skills in drawing, in its widest sense, as a tool for textiles.
Explore the pairing of both traditional and experimental approaches in a creative textile orientated practice.

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