Nikki Parmenter Workshop (CRANLEIGH, Surrey)

Description

*NEW DATE FOR THIS EVENT*

Venue:    GLEBELANDS SCHOOL
                 3 Parsonage Rd, Cranleigh GU6 7AN

Date:       Saturday  6th July 2024

Time:        9.30 - 15.30

An Inspiring Practical Day Learning Textiles Skills with Textiles Artist Nikki Parmenter.

This is a totally practical day of workshops, learning how Nikki develops and creates her amazing artworks and how you can easily do this yourself or with your students or for yourself:)

We are thrilled to have textile artist Nikki Parmenter, join us to lead this workshop. Nikki brings her experience both as an artist and textiles teacher, developing this inspiring practical course, especially for both teachers who are new to the Art Textiles GCSE specification and those who wish to experiment more widely with a variety of new techniques, processes and contexts. It will provide links to specific visual art examples and will explore a range of interpretations, providing the opportunity to develop ideas through the use of media, materials, techniques and processes. 

This workshop will investigate the theme of ‘Underwater’, looking at both primary and secondary sources. There will be a strong emphasis on linking the activities to the work of related artists including Matisse, Haeckel, Hockney and Hokusai, thus covering a range of times and cultures. In addition the environmental theme of 'Pollution' will be a major aspect of the course, adding a contemporary element which provides scope for students to link their insights and observations to the development of their project. 

You will cover a range of activities which will be suitable for students of all abilities and will suggest final outcomes, which will be achievable for those of varying skill levels.

This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning new techniques from the artist herself. It is particularly useful for textile and art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design or those who want to add to their resources by spending a whole day developing exciting new ideas and skills.

• Using new techniques and skills to create exciting, quick and easily achieved textile art.
• Practical and cheap resources, including using scraps and recycled materials, make this a fun and cheap option in class, that also covers sustainability.
• How to develop ideas through themes to end products.
• Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching
• Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
• Practice taking these techniques through the development and refining process

*ALERT:    ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *

We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.

What to expect on the day

You will be required to bring some source materials based on the theme of “Underwater” with you.

Samples of Nikki's work will be explained, including her inspirations and working methods.

You will:

• Experiment with a range of media and techniques which will broaden your knowledge and experience
• Work to a theme using resources provided, including links to other visual art forms.
• Explore a range of outcomes such a wall hanging or 3D piece
• You will experiment with the following materials: fabric manipulation, free machine embroidery, heat techniques using fabric and plastics, entrapment, painting
• Bring together a range of disparate materials in order to create a coherent piece
• Experiment with the technique of “drawing” with a free machine embroidery foot
• Try innovative ways of displaying the final outcome in a 2D or 3D format

Outcomes:

• You will create a finished sampler on the theme of “Underwater.”
• You will be confident in delivering these techniques to students of all ability levels.
• Exciting and achievable ideas to enhance your own artwork or your teaching
• An awareness of available resources to support/expand your existing practice.
• Develop best practices in teaching and learning and be able to use these to create a dynamic course that is fast paced and engaging.
• Continued professional development.
• Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching

Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: ‘students will be able to contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’

What is special about the Nikki Parmenter textiles skills course?

This textiles techniques face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice skills, create a sketchbook resource for the classroom and network with other teachers.

Course Developer and Leader:    NIKKI PARMENTER

NIKKI PARMENTER has a BA First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art and an MA. She taught Art full time at Poynton High School, leaving in 2016 to pursue a career in textiles and education.

Based in Cheshire, Nikki's specialises in mixed media / textile artist specialising in large scale pieces incorporating free machine embroidery. She takes her inspiration from a variety of sources and is particularly interested in the way in which ancient societies created a series of visual  symbols to represent the things which were important to them. She investigates myth and legend and draws parallels between societies, showing that although many people have different beliefs we are all united by visual iconography.

Nikki has done many workshops in schools and for Textiles Skills Cente, as well as Tea 'N Chat events looking at her work and demoing techniques.

She has exhibited widely both in group and solo shows both in the UK and abroad and has published articles in a number of publications. She also features in Kim Thittichai's book, 'Experimental Textiles' and has won prizes at The  Ferens Open, The Potteries Open and the Grosvenor Open Exhibitions.

WHAT TEACHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT TSC EVENTS:

• 'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!' Jessie L.

• 'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.' Rebecca F.

• 'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.

• 'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'

COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY:    £ 175 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)

TSC give a discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and Self-funding teachers. Please contact for information.   

All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and invoice.

PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation and invoice will be emailed to both the delegate and person purchasing. If you do not receive your ticket it is most commonly caused by typing your email address incorrectly, or it is in your SPAM folder. 

Please check your booking carefully. It is VERY important that your school finance manager supplies your full name and PERSONAL SCHOOL email, so that we are able to send you joining instructions and further details. If we only receive the ‘school office’ email address, we have found in the past that this delays information getting to you or information is not passed on. 

If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com, and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.

*ALERT:    ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *

We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.