Linear Expressions

A workshop with Soosie Jobson

These lightweight wraps are perfect for a summer evening wrap or an autumn scarf. This technique works best on light weight open weave silks so that the pencil rovings – or as I like to call them Rovettes – have a chance to stick to the fabric.

In each of these wraps the singular nature of line is turned into rhythm by constant repetition. There are only lines in these designs – there’s no shading or shapes or change. But by repeating them we create an impression of rhythm. The movement comes from the positioning of the lines. Combined they insinuate, suggest and represent.

In this workshop we will cover:

• the technique for making rovettes from any wool roving (as opposed to buying them),
• the pressure points in laying, prefelting and fulling the wraps,
• and the design technique of drawing with your Rovettes.

Participant Experience Level: Beginners and up

Duration of Workshop: 1 day

Estimated materials cost if you had to buy everything: $40

Soosie Jobson is a feltmaker and textile artist whose work reflects her obsession with Western Australia gained from living throughout the state, including remote, rural and regional areas.  She works in both 2D and 3D form with her latest series of works representing the diverse environments of Western Australia.  Creating them with manipulated felt which is embellished with beading and stitching to create a rich textural look.

Bookings Open July 19th

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