Decorative Surface Techniques in Craft

Additional information about this course

Course only open to users of Luton All Women's Centre.

Course aim

To introduce students to decorative surface techniques in craft using a variety of media and craft disciplines such as embossing and stamping to adorn and embellish cards and gifts and upcycle chosen objects.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is for beginners
• This course is for improvers
• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
• This course is for students who attend a specific centre only. For more information please call 0300 303 3464
• This course is for women only as it is held in a women's centre

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Experiment with various designs and work towards creating original designs as a focal point for a craft project.
• Use the technique of embossing to create a surface texture and design.
• Use the technique of stamping to create a surface texture and design.
• Select appropriate materials for example coloured foils, themed stamps and colour schemes for craft projects.
• Use various decorative techniques to embellish and adorn cards and gifts or upcycle a chosen object.

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
• Encouragement in working together with your fellow students, sharing your ideas and working with the group to give and accept feedback in a supportive environment. Undertaking work to support your course outside of your class will only be suggested.

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
• A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress
• There will be a number of tasks appropriate to your course such as written work, creating art or craft, video, photography or small projects. Some of these may be marked to help you progress

What else do I need to know?

• Nothing else is needed
• All materials will be provided
• A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
• It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)
• All materials will be provided, students can bring an old shirt or apron to protect clothing.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required
• No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider
• Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
• Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
• You could progress to Higher Education courses. Follow link to the PEARL website for information http://pearl.open.ac.uk/
• Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next