Winchester School of Art, one of the UK's leading centres for art and design is pleased to host a Festival of Fashion and Textile Design between 9-11 July. This special three day event will celebrate and share the achievements of our students, staff and alumni.
The festival will include a variety of hands-on workshops aimed at pre-degree students seeking practical experiences within a creative space. Exhibitions spanning fashion photography, fashion illustration, textile design and fashion marketing will all be open and free to visitors.
An industry-led trend presentation on 11 July precedes a special talk by Roger Saul, founder of Mulberry and creative entrepreneur who will be joining us for an informative and entertaining Q&A session.
Two professionally produced fashion shows featuring the very best work from the School's graduating students and international University partners will culminate in a dazzling professional and industry-facing Gala Fashion Show and Awards presentation with Roger Saul on 11 July, followed by a sparkling reception with entertainment. Shows sponsored by Guillaume Hair and Bobbi Brown for make up design.
Workshops
Creative Fashion led by Jane Bowler
London based Fashion designer Jane Bowler is known for her innovative approach to materials and processes within fashion, her collections regularly feature in magazines such as Dazed and confused and Hunger as well as gaining a celebrity following of the likes of Rita Ora and Azealia Banks.
Her creative workshop allows budding textile, fashion and jewellery designers to work in an experimental way, producing unique textile samples using unusual and recycled materials, which can be interpreted into fashion and accessory outcomes.
See more of Jane's work, here: www.janebowler.co.uk
Workshop Times: 9th July: Group 1: 10:00-13:00. Group 2: 14:00-17:00
Location: Reception Building, First Floor
Fashion Illustration led by Hollymae Gooch
Have fun at the experimental 'Introduction to Fashion Illustration' workshop. You will work alongside published illustrator HollyMae Gooch www.hollymaeillustrates.co.uk, who will take you through the various approaches to fashion illustration taken by contemporary artists in the field and encourage you to try them for yourself.
You will learn to consider the 'vital line', how to make decisive marks and have freedom to experiment with unconventional drawing instruments such as sticks and tea.
A variety of fashion photography imagery will be provided for reference along with a selection of artists materials. If you have your own image that you would love to turn into a fashion illustration or a medium that you specifically want to try then please feel free to bring them along with you.
The aim of this workshop is to provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere to give you the confidence to try your hand at the exciting and limitless discipline of fashion illustration. All abilities are welcome.
Workshop Times: 11th July: Group 1: 10:00-13:00, Group 2: 14:00-17:00.
Location: Eastside Building, Ground Floor
Creative Textile Design led by Sharon Kearley
Explore the world of textiles design through this exciting and experimental fabric manipulation course. This course offers the opportunity to create a collection of samples through learning to look at our surroundings.
The course will teach you the basics in preliminary design exploring pattern, mark making, texture, tone, layers and movement by using a wide variety of stitching, folding and basic printing techniques applied to both papers and fabrics.
Instruction and advice on design development of your samples for use in fashion, embroidery or interiors will also be given. All materials are provided. No previous experience necessary.
Workshop Times: 10th July:Group 1: 10:00-13:00, Group 2: 14:00-17:00.
Location: Eastside Building, First Floor, Surface Design Workshop
Fashion Styling
Fashion styling and visual image is the key to success of brands, products, celebrity and media. The role of the stylist has become embedded in popular culture and stylists are now viewed as key image-makers in our society.
These workshops will give you a flavour of the role of the stylist in the making of an image for an editorial magazine. You will witness the working inter-relationships of the photographer, make-up and hair artist, in conjunction with stylist, and assist in the production of a styled image.
Workshop Times: 9th, 10th & 11th July: Group 1: 10:00-13:00, Group 2: 14:00-17:00.
Location: Westside Building, Photo Suite.
Exhibitions
Textile Design
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