Welcome to DesignMatters TV
Welcome to the DesignMatters Art and Craft School. Here in the classrooms, we’ve grouped together collections of video workshops so you can pick and mix through the subjects that most appeal. Just click on a collection to find out more about the video workshops included.
Once purchased you’ll have instant lifetime access. * If you're planning on purchasing workshops frequently, you'll probably find it convenient to buy some Classroom Credits.
Click on the links below to explore the classrooms that interest you. There you'll find workshops and other information to inspire you.
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Mixed Media Still Life
Inspiration can come from objects you live with everyday, and setting up a Still Life to work from can be a brilliant way to practise your skills of composition, drawing and painting. In this two-part workshop first Laura shows how to create a consistent environment for your arrangement, and shares tips and ideas for objects you might choose and how to place them. In the second part Linda encourages you to try a 'back to front' approach of painting first, drawing second, using a combination of oil pastel, watercolour and soluble pencils. It's great fun, and a fast and free way to record what you see - perfect for getting to know your still life subject.
Surface Design – Sponge Printing
Join Linda in this set of two videos where she demonstrates how effective stamping with compressed sponge can be. This technique is suitable for use on both paper and fabric, but in this class Linda will focus on taking the ideas into fabric and will make a cushion from her stamped fabric that has stitch and beading to enhance the lovely printed texture.
Printed Patchwork Details
Join Linda in this set of two videos where she demonstrates how basic block printing techniques can be combined with traditional patchwork to simplify the piecing and create visually complex designs. We think these ideas can be applied to lots of different designs and will appeal to anyone who would like to add a really individual touch to their traditional quilt making.
Tyvek Embellishments and Beads
Join Linda in two videos where she demonstrates how to make useful and attractive embellishments for textile based mixed media work using a packaging material which is often simply discarded. You will probably already have most of the bits and pieces you’ll need to make the beads she uses for jewellery or to attach to hand made books as a decorative bookmark. Finally she distresses Tyvek to make fernlike appliqué motifs to upcycle an empty chocolate box.
Embroidered Kingfisher
Working from a photographic or sketchbook study as your inspiration, join Linda to use free applique to create a bird panel. Build layers with raw edged fabric scraps before using machine and hand stitch to add texture and detail.
Rubbing Transfer
We love making rubbings, they're a great way to draw without really drawing. But have you ever considered how you can make transfers from your rubbings? In this video workshop Laura shows you how.
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What weight of thread?
What thread do we use for our machine quilting? In this article Laura will share her tips for how to choose the right thread for the effect you're looking for.
Plant Printed Sketchbook
A flip-through Linda's hand-bound, plant printed sketchbook with drawing, painting and stamping.
Applique Remix
See how you can remix a single piece of hand dyed fabric to create a beautiful appliqué design. Laura's using digital embroidery for her example, but you could try the technique with traditional bonded appliqué too.
How it Works
Browse through the Classrooms and only choose the video collections that appeal to you. Build your own personal library of classes on your favourite subjects. All with instant and unlimited access.*
Pick and Mix
- Choose from the library of video collections in the Classrooms
Watch when you want to
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Resources
- Alongside the paid-for content, you'll find free video workshops and other inspiration and information in the Classrooms.
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