vol / fullUpcycling textiles with Lasertechnology

2day workshop with Kate Goldsworthy(UK)

This workshop is an introduction to upcycling techniques for recycled synthetic textiles using the Graphixscan laser and studio techniques.

During the workshop you will learn how to design and laser your own sample fabrics and explore different heat techniques, which can be used to ‘upcycle' synthetic materials.

During these 2 days you will:

  • Familiarize yourself with the Graphixscan machine, learn about the different settings and the different effects you can achieve on all kinds of fabrics.
  • Prepare graphic files from your designs ready to use with the laser*
  • Experiment with varied methods including transfer printing, laminating, bonding, marquetry and surface etching for pattern creation.


About the workshop
The workshop will take place from 10am to 5pm at the Audax Textilemuseum.

An assortment of suitable fabrics will be provided for you to purchase for the workshop. You may also bring your own 100% synthetic fabric to try out, but results are then not guaranteed.   Please feel free to bring any of your own design work as inspiration for your workshop designs.

This workshop will be related to the upcoming exhibition reTHINK which will be held at the AUDAX Textile Museum in Tilburg from 25/9 2010 till 30/1 2011.

For more information regarding the show please check http://www.textielmuseum.nl/

NOTE:
This workshop is for advanced and (semi) professional level only, i.e. artists and/or teachers (textiles or fashion)

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We advise you to bring your own laptop with Adobe Illustrator if you want to use your own imagery.
However this is not a computer class "how to work in A.I" We assume you are able to work by yourselves.
Pls be aware that JPEG files will not cut ! 

More information regarding materials to bring and how to prepare your files will follow closer to the date.
We will make a strict but tight schedule in order to give everybody enough time to work at the laser.

Number of students: 12