Year 1 A Level Textile Designers started their course in September and have just completed their first project 'all about paper'. Each student worked from the same design brief to complete a hand bound sketchbook, design sheets and a half garment made from paper. Ideas developed taking inspiration from images of paper garments found on Google and Pinterest. These young designers were asked to manipulate paper in response to techniques and technical terms choosing which types of paper they would each upcycle. Papers were folded, curled, creased, scrunched, woven, sewn and gathered. Design ideas were tried, sketched and photographed on the mannequins before final designs were constructed. The students also had the opportunity to visit Unit 12, a gallery and studio space, owned and curated by Jennifer Collier. Jennifer Collier's work is made from paper which she exhibits and sells internationally. It was such a fantastic experience to meet Jennifer and see her making.
An exhibition of the students work is on display at the MADE Here shop in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre. Please pop in and take a look.
For more information about studying A Levels in Art and Design subjects please call 01782 254254, email
info@nulc.ac.uk or visit
www.nulc.ac.uk.
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