Naïve Textile Pictures.
Drawings and paintings made by young children have a
wonderful naivety about them that is almost impossible to create by the hand of
an adult. Not having experienced the world for too many years , children see
things through immature eyes – however this does not mean their renderings are
not of any value – quite the opposite in fact especially to anyone related to
the little cherub !
Often made on cheap paper, stuck on the fridge for a while
and then eventually discarded (because another one quickly appears) these
charming and unique pictures can become a treasure when you make them in a more
permanent form. Copied and stitched on to fabric they will become a true
replica and reminder of the child’s view of the world.
Circles that have corners, jagged jerky edges, colouring outside
the line, things not to scale, all characteristics showing in a drawn image.
Remember they are not perfect so you do not need to be perfect. Stay true to
the drawing, see it and create it through a child’s eyes. Have fun.
Here is what you need for the workshop. Work will be A4 size 11” x 9”approx. and
you will probably complete several pieces.
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Children’s drawings or paintings.
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Calico / Egyptian cotton or plain fabric.
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Wadding &
Backing.
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Threads – black or dark colour for outlining.
Coloured and variegated threads.
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Bondaweb is useful. Transfer crayons if you have them. A4 mounts
are great to finish your work but not essential at this point.
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Small tiny scraps of patterned fabrics (
although I will bring a bag full)
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You will need your machine with your darning
foot as we will be doing free motion work.
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General sewing kit.
See you on the
14th Sept.
Sally Hutson
