What a fantastic post and well worth a read:Artist’s Statement ….Part Two.Thank you thepalerook 

So remember that thing I applied for? My application was successful.  I was selected to take part in a project at Scotland’s Craft Town,  the wonderful West Kilbride.   I’ve been a massive fan of the Craft Town since I first found out about it a few years ago, so I’m massively chuffed to be a […]

https://thepalerook.wordpress.com/2015/06/05/artists-statement-part-two/

Katie Whittaker-Maker of the Month/Nov 2015

Great article!

Maker of the month for blogger Jen Moules.

Read about alumni 2015 Katie Whittaker-Maker of the Month

Preparing for Selvedge Christmas Fair

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We are delighted to welcome back Penny Jeffries.
Penny graduated this year and is taking the opportunity to sign up to the alumni scheme which allows use of the facilities.

Penny is busy preparing for Selvedge Christmas Fair on the 3-4 December 2015 in Chelsea.We know the work will be fabulous Penny and can’t wait to see the results.
For more info click here…

Colour adapted from historical reference

Embracing colour full on the students take context from historical reference.
Using this information they will experiment with distribution and quantity of colour use.

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Understanding

We believe that a really good grasp and understanding of colour basics allows the student to realise and create their own colour identity.It’s then that the student starts to think ‘what if I…..’?
The rules begin to be broken and new and exciting trends start to emerge.
Not only do students gain confidence in their ability they also become independent, secure in the knowledge that, if they get lost, they can always go back to the beginning and reinvent.It’s a magical time.

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Chanel and Liberty in one swoop!

What a fabulous way for the students to start the new academic year by visiting two incredible shows.

Here we see a good mix of images from Mademoiselle Privé at Saatchi, Duke Of York’s HQ, King’s Rd, London SW3 4RY
and
Liberty in Fashion 83 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF

Both are still on and you can catch if you are quick.

http://www.ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/liberty-in-fashion/

http://mademoiselleprive.chanel.com/en_WW/

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We are so lucky.

We’re so lucky this year to have had in the Art School Artist in Residence Masao Kusakabe.

A very skilled stencil maker and magical printer Masao generously shared his talents.
He had an incredible impact in the dept to which we are extremely indebted to him.Thank you.

Masao’s show is now on in the Gallery at Bath School of Art and Design.
For more details please contact a.milton@bathspa.ac.uk

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Alumni George in Brick Lane

Enterprising alumni George Jay sets up her stall in Brick Lane London UK

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Chloe, who is always in the printroom working, is normally up to her ears in paint and dye.
Here we see Chloe looking very neat and tidy 🙂
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