Hapa Zome and Embroidery

About the Tutor: Carol Gay

Carol is a practising designer and textile artist.
She studied Textile Design at Winchester College of Art gaining a BA honours Degree.
Throughout her years designing for the fashion and furnishing textile industry she has worked with clientele such as M&S, Monsoon and Oasis. She has exhibited at Premier Vision (Paris) and Texworld (USA)
In 1994 she completed her Post Graduate Certificate of Education enabling her to combine her love for designing with teaching. She has many years teaching both Art & Design and Textile Design.
Carol has exhibited periodically in group shows throughout the South East and is currently working on her next body of work which demonstrates her love for colour, texture, pattern and the environment she is surrounded by and its endless possibilities to inspire.

View all courses taught by Carol Gay here

Courses provide an opportunity for students to learn and develop skills, techniques and understand how to design for a chosen craft to a higher level.
Students will also be expected to research and respond to the design aspects of craft. Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstration, instructions, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques.
Students will be encouraged to look at the work of other craftspeople and artists, both contemporary and historical and keep a sketchbook/ notebook to record goals/ ideas, processes and progress.
Our courses are taught by qualified and experienced tutors most of whom are practising craftspeople.
One to one tutorial guidance, group critiques, self-assessment against learning outcomes stated on the Individual Learning Plan.

Please bring with you:
A4 Sketchpad
HB pencil
Scissors
Apron
Thimble

Your tutor will be able to advise you.
We offer a range of textile courses, both longer and more workshop based.

No previous experience necessary.
Everyone from beginners to those with experience in these processes.
It is important to note that craft courses are practical, requiring a degree of manual dexterity. Students will need to participate fully to get the most out of the course.