Dea Kate Horner

Intermediate Weaving Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone who has completed the Beginners Rigid Heddle Weaving with us, or is an accomplished weaver.

How is the course organised?

Our theme is to explore the use of dyed yarns in weaving. We will dye warps (ikat) and skeins (rainbow and even) for use in garments. Indirect warping will be used.

You will work a number of “samples” that will be projects such as table mats and scarves, as the theme is introduced and extended. We will extend our weaving knowledge looking at:  warp – faced – ikat and cushion cover  Balanced cloth with mixed warp incorporating ikat and plain stripes – balanced cloth using a fine yarn and 2 rigid heddles scarf or shaft loom.  Double cloth using ikat top and plain bottom – table runner/mats.

You will go on to design and make an item of your own choice using one of the techniques.

You will need your own loom, either rigid heddle with the capacity to use 2 heddles, or a shaft loom. Talk to Kate Horner if you need guidance upon buying a loom.

Kate Horner 2016 Course Delivery

 You attend at the ArtyBird Centre in Carnforth, Lancashire  You will start in September and meet for one mid-week 2 day session a month, for eleven months, for 1 year.  You would be expected to put in around a day a week of study to complete the course.  You are responsible for providing materials and equipment for your course. There is a studio fee of £30 that gives you access to a wide range of art material, tools and dyes.  The cost for the course will be £750 per year, plus £30 studio fee. Students can pay by 10x£80 monthly instalments each year, the studio fee of £30 is payable up front. Fees are reviewed every year.

Meet your Tutor Kate Horner is a practicing artist with a B.Sc. (Hons) Textile Design (Woven Structures) and a M.A. in Design Studies (Textiles). Kate has taught in Secondary School and Further Education for many years and is a thoughtful educationalist. This has been recognized by City & Guilds who have awarded her a Medal for Excellence. Her artwork explores many forms of textiles, centered on felt making. Her sketchbooks are vital to the work she makes and these are extended and explored through the computer. Her themes are about herself and her relationship with people and places. This focuses on her family and friends, and their environmental and peace work. She has exhibited nationally and internationally.

For more details visit our website www.artybirdcarnforth.co.uk or telephone 01524 874890.

Dates for 2016-2017 14th & 15th September 18th & 19th January 10th & 11th May 12th & 13th October 8th & 9th February 14th & 15th June 16th & 17th November 15th & 16th March 12th & 13th July 7th & 8th December 6th & 22nd April

Kate Horner 2016