Course Description

This workshop is for all who are inspired by Gustav Klimt’s half abstract, sometimes naturalistic depiction his forest trees.

We will begin by discussing the Impressionist’s colour theories together with those developed by Georges Seurat and look at the influence they had on Klimt's own use of colour, theories and principles of design and composition that will be an important element in this workshop.

You will go on to emulate the variety of colours, textures and shapes used by Klimt in his brush strokes by cutting and manipulating small pieces of fabric. You will learn how to adhere these fabric pieces to a hessian backing cloth before enhancing your textile with both free machine embroidery and simple hand stitching.

Suitable For

This course is suitable for beginners or improvers alike.

Requirements List

• Two pairs of scissors (one for paper, the other for fabric and thread)*
• A small jar of PVA (fabric adhesive)*
• A tiny brush (for the adhesive)*
• A sewing machine with a darning of free motion foot
• Size 90 or even 100 sewing machine needles (top Stitch needles are ideal as they have large eyes and easy to thread)
• Machine threads in the following colours: reds, pale pinks, pale and dark Blues, bright blues, bright Yyellows and mid-to- dark greens
• A large-eyed, sharp-pointed needle (e.g. a yarn darner)
• An extension lead

Materials Cost

There will be a charge of £5 to cover the cost of a 'learning pack' which includes fabric, patterns, and a skein of hand stitching threads. This is payable directly to the tutor.