Course Description
Summary
Dive into the ancient world of fashion in this comprehensive class of making and meaning. Together we will explore the history of early textiles, weaving, and draping across multiple continents before working with some simple versions of those techniques ourselves.
This course will be broken down into four sections:
1. Researching the history of how indigenous and early civilizations clothed and fashionably adorned the human body.
2. An intro to natural dye and its history with a practical hands on component.
3. History of weaving and an intro to finger weaving and hand looms.
4. Draping and building a rudimentary T-shaped garment.
Students can choose a combo of any two of the practical sections to use as the basis for their final project. Meaning either a combo of: dyeing and weaving, dyeing and draping, or weaving and draping. Or, for students with previous experience in two or more sections, all three areas can be included.
This class includes practical hands-on elements. It is recommended that students have familiarity with sewing, either by hand or machine. It is also suggested that students have hand craft experience or at least willing curiosity.
NOTE: Course will include a fee for materials.
