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First Steps Into Designing Textiles - -Inspiration

In this class you will get to delve into all the inspirations available to us through research and observation.

You will understand how to gather and develop your found inspiration as part of your design process.

Found inspiration is what will inform your initial drawings!

Extra information

You will need -

Internet Access - And/Or Outdoor Access

Camera/Smartphone/Laptop/Ipad/PC/Macwith sufficient storage space and/or external storage - Any of these will do.

Note; If using a Laptop, Mac, PC or Ipad you may have to pay for any apps that may be needed for this class and future ones.

I recommend using an Android device as you can get loads of free apps, which is great for beginners.

Once registered on this course email me so I can email you a starter pack. Looking forward to hearing from you :-)

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Duration:
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Hey, nice to meet you! I am Leanta( Tan for short) , a mother with unpredictable disabilities and primary caring responsibilities for my son who has complex needs; and a 3d mixed media textile designer, maker and artist
I found my passion for textiles during my challenging, forever changing, Resilient journey. I cannot imagine my life without textiles as a part of my existence. It has given me a voice and strength to push through the trials of life.
I especially enjoy expressing my self through the process of my practice.
My work is very much inspired by the hidden layers of our Identities. The process is where all the different layers of my identity come alive.
I would like to share this passion with you; I know you too can express yourself through designing textiles.

See you soon!
Tan

Education

London Metropolitan University - London - 3d Textile Design

Newham College of Further Education - London - Fashion Design - Hand Bag Design

Gainsborough Learning Centre - London- Soft Furnishings

Experience / Qualifications

3d Textile Design Bachelor of Arts Degree

Freelance Designer

Community Creative Workshops

Handcrafted Product Maker

Textiles Practitioner

Small Business Coach

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