Future Makers
Ting, Sharon (2017) Future Makers. [Exhibition/show, Textiles]
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Organised and curated by Sharon Ting, an exhibition of work created by students and academics. An ongoing collaboration between a contemporary craft venue, Contemporary Applied Arts and a university. Supporting widening participation, increasing audiences and impacting on course development.
Pedagogic discovery and experimentation are values expressed through the selected works, which combine traditional skills, processes, techniques and individual visual language.
At the heart of our team of educators are practicing makers, designers and artists.We value creative discovery through making in areas that combine tradition and innovation. Craftsmanship is critical, shaping development and production of textiles for art, architecture, fashion and interiors.
Many textile industries place demands for textiles to perform beyond the familiar range of functions and aesthetics; the new course develops design skills and creative ambition to challenge perception and push boundaries in materiality from an individual’s point of view. Origination and quality of making is paramount to this, as each individual develops a personal creative taxonomy. The new course facilitates a holistic experience with inter-connected stages. Year 1, basic skills and subject practice processes, year 2 explores creative practice exercising acquired knowledge and skills and year 3 develops an individual design identity and professional portfolio. The focus of responsibility shifts from staff team to student with each level promoting an increasingly individual and independent approach.
Students are equipped strategies to navigate each stage as necessary, including tools for research, analysis, understanding of human values and international culture, creative thinking, workshop practice, material processes and technology, digital technologies, commercial practice, communication and presentation, teamwork, self-directed and continuous learning and critical reflection.
With a clear understanding of making, materials and manufacture, students are able to influence and effect creative change.
An exhibition in collaboration with Contemporary Applied Arts and UCA Farnham.
The work of our students and graduates combines highly skilled techniques with an interesting visual language. At the heart of the course is our experienced teaching team made up of practicing makers, designers, artists and consultants. Together we create a forward thinking community of textile developers, artists and designers with an entrepreneurial outlook.
We value discovery and experimentation through making and research in areas that combine tradition and innovation. High-end craftsmanship is at the core of our course. We are recognised for producing creative textiles for art, architecture, fashion and interiors.
Featuring work by: Course leader Sharon Ting (CAA member maker), and academics Diana Harrison, Sue Hartree and Jennifer Shellard (CAA member maker), Head Print Technician Joanna Hayward, 2017 graduates Natasha Bowler, Evie Francis, Jasmin Javed, Iola Pearson, Lily Walker and Jennifer Wade, and 2016 alumni Laura Gibbins, Chantelle Simmons and Jessica Smith.
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