Using
a limited selection of shapes can be an interesting starting point for creating
new motifs or all over patterns. We used printing blocks and stencils to make
shapes on paper
and fabric, and enhanced these by hand or machine, to produce colour, pattern and
texture.
Jan's samples
Preliminary backgrounds
Coloured background
Another colourway
Drying our backgrounds outside in the sun
Pink background
Art deco arrangement
Concentration
Painting over the shapes
Heads down!
Jan helping with choice of fabric
Cutting the strips
Cutting and layering
Layer on layer
Putting on the layers
Autumn colours
Dramatic colours
Pinning on the stripes
A sea of turquoise
Folding gives an extra dimension
Floating orbs
Views from the window - we hope this
will entice people to come on our next workshops!
