15 Gather

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An experimental investigation into how we can playfully use gathering techniques in our work. Also ways in which we can gather inspiration, samples and ideas. This course is currently only available as part of the No Rules Textile Society.

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Contents

Wrapping up the Unmaking prompt and introducing Gather

Gathering ideas

Book inspiration!
Magical steamed gathers
Breaking the rules with shirring elastic
Gathering and happy accidents

Gathering ideas

Gathering ideas in sketchbooks with Jo Hall
Inspiration walls with Lynn Holland
Interview with artist Carole Bury and her gathered work on a princess pleater

Gathering in 2025

Link to our Manipulate prompt and new gathering ideas!

Zooms

Tuesday 26th April 8pm
Monday 2nd May at 11am BST
friday 13th zoom.mp4
Monday 16th May Zoom.mp4
Thursday 25th May 2pm Zoom