Laser Cut Textiles and Accessories
The laser cutter is an increasingly popular tool within the areas of textiles and fashion. This course will give you the opportunity to learn more about this modern technology and its creative possibilities. During your course you will develop ideas and concepts through the design process, taking inspiration from traditional crafts, such as origami and paper cutting, as well as your own research and drawing. Using this state-of-the-art equipment will give your designs an exciting and contemporary twist. This course will introduce you to the basics of drawing and designing in Illustrator, specifically for the laser cutter. You will be able to experiment with both hard and soft materials such as acrylics and fabrics as well as exploring different techniques, including cutting and engraving. Using both 2D surface design and 3D sculptural applications in order to create your own range of handcrafted pieces, which you will then construct and finish by hand. Your final collection may include brooches, necklaces and bracelets for example, and will be dictated by your own ideas and creativity - individually designed and made by you! Entry requirements All students must be proficient using computers; a basic knowledge of Adobe design software would be preferred. What you need to bring A notebook/sketchpad, pen, pencil and USB stick. Specialist materials will also be required and can be purchased as the course progresses. Dates Autumn Term •Monday 7th Oct - 9th Dec 2013 Spring Term •Monday 13th Jan - 17th March 2014 Summer Term •Monday 28th April - 14th July 2014 (No class on 5th May & 26th May 2014) Class size Maximum 10 students Course code LCLCT Duration: 10 Monday evenings, 6-9pm Fees: £235