In the six-week textile generation and analysis project, students need to compile a comprehensive portfolio that showcases both their in-class creations and independent discoveries.
The weekly workshops will be held to guide through various types of textile technologies: from shape shifting, biomaterials, felting, natural dyeing and botanical printing, bio gelli plate printing to zero waste experimentations. With the help of the lecturer, you will create your initial sample in class, and then continue to explore and experiment during independent study time. Your reflections on these works must be meticulously documented, as the later part of this project delves into an in-depth analysis. Students will choose one of the learnings above to offer insightful examinations of the making processes, sustainable practices, and potential end-uses associated with that particular textile technology.
The best mindset for going into this project is to keep experimenting. Avoid placing excessive pressure in wanting to produce only the good results, as this may not always be the case. Allow yourself to be an amateur. Embrace the lessons from your failed attempts, make it better next time, and what you envisioned will soon be achieved.
