A self-paced course that you can dip into as you wish
Go off on tangents or spend weeks on one module
Binge watch the whole course, then go back and mix up your favourite techniques
See your fabric stash in a whole new light
Rip up your fabrics instead of precisely cutting them
Chop up your work and rearrange it
Use the back as the front!
Embrace the wonkiness and all the happy accidents
Share ideas in the private Facebook group and/or join our monthly Zoom Open studio sessions
This course works brilliantly for beginners, who love the idea of experimental patchwork
It is equally inspirational for textile artists seeking to free up their practice
The patchwork that you create can be used in textile collage, as textile art, as details in dressmaking/interiors or used as exciting pieces for quilts.
The ideas and processes can also be transposed into different mediums.
Watch 'over my shoulder' as I create these samples and talk you through my design and thought process.
Elaine Schmidt
Jenny Fasal
"Loved this course! The informality of Jayne’s approach completely appeals to me – superb video lessons, really well presented and comprehensible, giving me exactly what I needed to free up the idea of what patchwork could be. Since following the course I have completed a number of small projects.Had the best and most engrossing fun, making all sorts of other discoveries along the way and keeping myself boundlessly happy during lockdown. If you’re wondering about doing the course, then go go go I loved it. "
Lin Stokes
"I really enjoyed this course. It is a very creative dive into patchwork which brings out so many ideas. Jayne is an excellent teacher, her examples are wonderful, her instruction is lively and clear and it is so much fun to ditch the rules in No Rules Patchwork. You are able to work through each section at your own pace with videos and helpful links which you can return to at any time as you have unlimited time to complete the course. I would recommend any of Jayne’s courses."
Jo Hall
"If you are scared about doing patchwork then this course will show you the no rules way to create exciting and unusual patchwork pieces. Jayne makes learning fun and easy, her samples are amazing and she teaches you how to produce patchwork in lots of ways from traditional practice to combining experimental techniques. Each section has videos with lots of supporting images and helpful links. As with all Jaynes courses you have life time access so can go at your own pace and return to the videos which is great. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and learnt so much."
"This is such a rich course -it was lovely to scan through and also to dive into sections of it in my own studio - today I got all excited about paint in patchwork.... mind is buzzing. Nice to have the commentary in the background while I work. I know I'll come back again and again"
Joanna Wilde
Yes, all my online courses have comment boxes under the lessons where you can ask questions, share work or ideas. The course platform also has a private space. I am very present both in the course comments and on social media; you can also email me.
All courses also include monthly unrecorded Open Studio Hours on Zoom.
It is not currently possible to download the videos. Many students find it really useful to watch large sections at a time, then make notes. My videos are meant to inspire and fire up your imagination so that you are in the mood to play and invent in your own style. Do contact me if this poses a problem and we can discuss further strategies!
I’d love you to share the work you make during this course on social media. In fact, please do! Seeing what you do with the ideas and techniques is one of the best parts of teaching.
If you do share your work, I’d really appreciate you tagging or mentioning me. It helps other people discover my courses and, in turn, helps me continue making a living as an artist and educator.
And one final thing: I encourage you to take the ideas in the course and make them your own. If a piece is closely based on one of my demonstration pieces, please don’t present or sell it as entirely your own original design. Use the demonstrations as a springboard, then follow your own ideas and see where they take you.
Thank you for respecting the work that goes into creating these courses — and, most importantly, for making something of your own.
This course is my intellectual property, built from 30 years as a designer, artist and teacher. If you would like to share the content with your group or educational establishment, please do get in touch, and we can discuss a licensing agreement. You can also book me for talks and workshops, both online and in person. Do get in touch if you would like to discuss any of these options by clicking here
If you are really unhappy with the course please do email me here.
I always want you to be happy with your purchase and will do my best to work out a solution with you.
I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. You can send me an email at jayne@norulestextilesociety.com