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The
name, Cornflowers, has nothing to do with the type of art and design
we will be creating. We have adopted the practice of identifying each
class by the name of a flower which also helps to create a visual identity
for each class. This is not a universal City and Guilds practice, but
one which we like to use for Gail Harker City & Guilds Creative
classes.
The total hours of structured classroom instruction
is about 210 hours. These hours will be spread over a one and a half
year period.
Meal times are all scheduled with lunch running from 12:30 to 1:30.
There are numerous restaurants and fast food services within easy reach
of the studio. Dinner time is scheduled for those days where we will
work on into the evening. On these days we will break at 5:00 p.m. and
return at 7:00 p.m.
The number of sessions scheduled and the duration over which they are
offered is a reflection of the breadth and depth of the content this
course covers. Each class session is geared to the introduction of new
material. The program assumes that each student will complete assigned
work between sessions in order to stay abreast of the class. While the
program is rigorous, those who successfully complete the program to
the required standard will be awarded the internationally recognized
City and Guilds Certificate in Textile Decoration.
Textile
Decoration Techniques 7822-47, is prescribed by The City & Guilds
of London Institute
Learning to see may seem a bit basic, but seeing
in the art context is, singularly, the most important aspect to be learned
by the designer/craftsperson. We will learn to see the world around
us as a source for design development. The ability to process visual
information will forever change your view of the world, your art, and
your craft. You will discover that your art and craft are inseparable.
This new City & Guilds Creative Skills course is offered for those
who wish to learn a number of different fabric coloring and decorative
techniques. The syllabus is varied and will require considerable commitment
in order to master and learn the range of printing and dyeing processes.
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