During this 5 week course we will be transforming fabric into small ‘soft sculptures’ in each session there will be time to learn about artists who work with textiles and create installations these will include: Eric Conrad (USA), Ernesto Neto (Brazil), Feliciano Centurión (Paraguay), Liliana Segovia (Paraguay), Marta Minujín (Argentina).

There will be opportunities to investigate texture, colour and composition as well as exploring the potential fabrics have to evoke emotions.

Over the weeks we will work into the sculptures adding materials including paint and yarn.

The course is aimed at participants who want to work with a variety of materials to create meaningful contemporary art pieces and we welcome people at all levels of experience of working with textiles.

Basic materials will be provided and we want to reuse existing fabrics rather than newly purchased so we encourage people to bring along their unwanted textiles to use and share remember we are creating small scale objects so you won’t need too much! It will also be useful for you to bring along a sketch book to make notes and to record ideas.

SESSION DATES

• Wed 03 May: 7pm – 9.30pm
• Wed 10 May: 7pm – 9.30pm
• Wed 17 May: 7pm – 9.30pm
• Wed 24 May: 7pm – 9.30pm
• Wed 07 May: 7pm – 9.30pm

COURSE TUTOR: Ludmila Centurión

Artist and educator Ludmila Centurión grew up in Asunción, Paraguay where she studied and worked before moving to the UK to complete a MA in Creative Arts in Education at The University of Exeter. After graduating in 2021, she has chosen to stay in England to continue exploring the arts, arts education, creativity and this country’s diverse cultures. She has over 10 years of teaching art to a broad range of students, from children to adults. Her studies and workshops draw on the ideas of British philosopher and art historian, Sir Herbert Read and her own cultural heritage.

Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX

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