Amelia Zandra Textiles

My chosen article of particular interest to me Images that have inspired me... This photograph was taken in a small corner shop. The lights are bright and bold in colour captured my interest. I feel the colours could influence my print designs in the future, helping me create colour references, patterns and compositions. The detail of the pattern on each light is similar, but each one is unique in design, displaying different shapes and colours. The photograph has a vintage feel, the lights are similar to 'Tiffany lights', designed in the late 1800's. The lamps were created in stained glass. In the photograph the lights are hung at different lengths but are still all the same size. In a coffee shop in Southwark, Bermondsey, a quirky space away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A range of quite basic, random motif drawings scattered around the walls caught my eye. The images ar...

TEXTILE STUDENT I am an undergraduate at Manchester Metropolitan University studying Textiles in Practice (BA Hons). I have completed the Origins Unit,  encompassing weave, knit,  embroidery  and print in 2 week rotations. I already had a basic knowledge and experience of all techniques which we covered. At college I had a taste of basic weaving,  using paper and fabrics on a small frame,  but I had never used a table loom before,  which I found interesting.  DEVELOPMENT During this unit I feel my knowledge has grown and I have a clearer understanding of the different techniques involved. Through experimentation of samples my work is constantly developing and evolving. With further experimentation my confidence continues to grow and I enjoy working in a creative and stimulating environment within the University. However, I also have the ability to work independently and achieve a final outcome. The meetings I have attended throughou...