Inspired by Boro with Clare Smith
$86.00 - $103.00
This course is designed for anyone interested in embroidery or quilting.
Boro means rags in Japanese. Small pieces of fabric were layered to make garments or bedding and were heavily stitched to hold them all together and add to the thickness. Gradually the randomness of stitched boro led to the more organised designs of sashiko and Kogin. In this class you will layer up scraps of fabric and then cut them back to show some of the lower layers. Then a simple running stitch in a contrasting thread holds it all together. The final piece could be made into a wall hanging, used as a panel in a bag or used to patch a garment.
About Clare Smith:
I am a Textile artist and costume maker who specializes in surface design (dyeing and printing on fabric). I have a Teaching Diploma, a Graduate Diploma in Visual arts from Whitireia art school, and a Diploma in Costume Construction from Toi Whakaari. (the New Zealand Drama school). Between 2018-2022 , I studied Raranga (Maori Weaving) at Te Wananga o Aotearoa.
I have been teaching fabric dyeing, screenprinting, fabric collage and machine quilting since 1996. I currently teach a block course in costume dyeing and finishing at the New Zealand Drama school and exhibit my quilts and wallhangings internationally. Over the last 3 years I have also been weaving kete (basket weaving).
Learning Outcomes:
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Needs list:
- Sewing machine, extension cord
- Fabric scissors, general sewing supplies including stitch unpicker and spare machine needles.
- Rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat
- Machine thread in basic colours i.e cream, grey, black, white, navy
- Chenille needles (size 22 is good)
- White or cream Sashiko thread (if you already have it)
- Fat quarter Prewashed Calico or homespun fabric
- Fat quarter cotton batting
- scraps of navy fabric to cover a fat quarter in size..
- Any silk scraps or old kimono fabric you already own and would like to include.
- Paper scissors
Note regarding payment:
When you check out we offer two options for payment - internet banking or credit card. Our preference is internet banking as:
- We get the money the next day rather than 10 days later
- We don't pay credit card fees of approximately 2%
- It's much quicker for the Centre Manager to administrate
On completing your order you'll be given the bank account number.