Sculpture for the Body explores the manipulation of the surface of a garment; building up organic shaping that alters the structural lines, beautifully, dynamically and unexpectedly.  We’ll create highly wearable art pieces exploring architectural and sculptural design in wool. Layers and shaping will be created with prefelts, cords and gathers, shibori, folding, cutting and stitching. We’ll cover seamless garment construction while making a garment design of the student’s choice-dress, jacket, vest or skirt.

Timetable:

Day 1: Shape, Design and Colour- visual design of a garment

Measurements and resists- physical design and resist making for fit

Beginning layouts

Day 2: Completion of Layout

Stitching, cutting and fabric additions for shaping and dimensional effect

Initial Felting to prefelt stage

Day 3:  Finish felting

Refining –Steaming/Shaping

Materials Supplied

Up to 1lb extra fine merino roving

Up to 6 metres silk fabric

Embellishment and Resist materials

Use of:

Buckets

Bubble Wrap

Pool Noodles

Felting tools

Students should bring:

favourite soap

2 large towels

cloth tape measure

calculator

notebook and pens