Sulmona, ITALY
37 Steps in Italy
With Gillian Cooper
19th Sept to 26th Sept 2012
 Gillian Cooper
| 37 Steps in Italy With Gillian Cooper Arrival: 19th Sept to Departure 26th Sept 2012 Deadline for registration is: 11th July 2012 ************* Course Outline 37 steps in Italy is based on a series of work I made a few years ago. We often do not notice our surroundings as they become everyday, commonplace, mundane. Sometimes we need to take a different approach to appreciate where we are. As part of a residency at Duncan of Jordanstone School of Art, I took photos of the ground every 37 steps I took during one day. The results were surprisingly interesting and spawned a complete body of work. The aim of this class is to enable the students to benefit the most from their surroundings, which is made easier given it is a place out of the ordinary for them and me, and equipping them with techniques that can be used back home as well as during the exotic time of a holiday. We will spend time photographing, drawing and thinking before approaching fabric, rather than rushing in at the deep end. This course can work at a number of levels: from those trying to take their first steps into their own textile work to the more experienced who wish a refresher and insights into different working practices. At the end of the holiday, each student will have made a number of unique, small textile pieces approx 6 x 12in, which could be framed individually or collectively as a memento of the holiday.
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Day 1 - Thursday
After a brief introduction and a look at some work artists have made based on their surroundings, we will spend the rest of the day out exploring and photographing, making quick sketches, rubbings, notes etc. At the end of the day, we will share what we have achieved.
Day 2 - Friday
Following on from yesterday’s work, we will start sketching out some of the photos and ideas for small pieces based on the initial photographs. We will look at some principles of design, but also sketch in a free manner rather than worry about the outcomes. These sketches will only be ideas and will be achievable even by those who are convinced they cannot draw. To ensure that the colour palette of our fabric is appropriate, we will dye our own fabric in buckets outside, using procion dyes. This will probably be a group effort, rather than on an individual basis to keep the number of buckets under control!
Day 3 - Saturday
After a visit to the morning’s market for more inspiration, it is down to work starting to make some small pieces. We will look at the idea of how to convey texture and different forms of mark making, including using the fancy stitches on a sewing machine. As the pieces are so small, no sampling is required; if it doesn’t work, it can always be incorporated into another piece.
Day 4 – Sunday
Continue to make the small pieces, ensuring that the series is coherent and providing interest as a group, as well as individually. We will also consider what can be done to rescue a ‘disaster’ and ways of developing work beyond our first idea.
Day 5 - Monday
The final day will be spent finishing off some pieces and considering different ways of working with the material once the students return home. We will also look at ways of displaying the work and have a small group critique of the work made to help develop our critical faculties as well as provide support for other members of the group.
Materials list
Digital camera, Sketchbook, pencils, crayons etc, White fabric for dyeing, Procion dyes (with notice I can provide these)
Soda ash (with notice I can provide these), Salt (with notice I can provide these),Small pieces of fabric
A variety of machine and hand threads, Iron on medium/heavy weight vilene, Transfer crayons (with notice I can provide these), Fabric crayons (with notice I can provide these), Fabric paints, such as dye-na-flow, Brushes and sponges, Hand needles.
If you have any questions you can email Gillian: gilliancooper@yahoo.co.uk
Here are examples of Gillian's beautiful art work.
Deadline for registering in this class is 11th July 2012
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and save $255.00. Normally $US2250.00
Early bird price is now only $US1995.00 (approx 1500.00 Euros)
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Payment is in 2 installments.
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The final payment of $US1000.00 is due on the 11th July 2012.
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You will be given detailed instructions on how to get to Sulmona, where you will be met and transferred to our venue.
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