Talented textile portrait artist Elizabeth Loveday will teach participants how to create a portrait with reclaimed fabrics using hand sewing techniques such as appliqué, reverse appliqué, as well as various stitches, both painterly freehand and some more traditional. Elizabeth will also guide you in choosing your colour palette, planning out your work and show you how to add areas of colour to complement your piece using natural fabric dyes made by the artist.
Elizabeth describes her practice as 'not sitting solely within the traditional notion of “fine art”, “illustration” or “craft”, but drawing elements from all of them. To start, I make character studies and portraits using pencil drawings and paint. These guide my colour palette and theatrical narratives, allowing me to play with relationships between figures. Once planned, I use fabric of different weights, textures and ages, layering and hand stitching to transform narratives into decorative works. I think the inherent emotional connection we have with fabric brings an additional dimension of intimacy to portraiture.
Tutor:
Elizabeth Loveday
Location:
Newlyn School of Art, The Old Board School, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Cornwall TR18 5AW.
Where to meet:
Please arrive at the Newlyn School of Art at 9.50 for a 10am start. This course ends at 4pm.
Materials used on this course:
The art school will provide a range of fabrics, materials, needles and thread.
Level:
All skill levels, from beginners to those with more experience. If you have any specific access or support requirements please give us a call at the time of booking to discuss your needs.
Age:
We would advise that this course is suitable for those of 16 years of age and upwards (16 & 17yr olds must be accompanied by an adult).
What to bring:
In addition to a few pieces of fabric you would like to use (the art school will provide a range of fabrics to supplement this), please bring with you an A5 image of yourself or a loved one you would like to make into a portrait. Some scissors you feel comfortable using. All other materials are provided.
Lunch:
Please bring a packed lunch.
Accommodation:
If you are looking for a local place to stay, please browse our page for Accommodation in West Cornwall.
Additional info:
Once you have booked your place you will receive an email confirmation. Please contact us via our Contact Us page, if you need further support.
