Textiles: recycle fabrics using kantha stitch

About this course

The course explores kantha quilting through running-stitch arrangements, layering, patching and piecing. Participants investigate how stitch can communicate decorative or narrative ideas, then develop personal patterns and motifs for their own work. Teaching combines demonstrations, practical exercises, illustrated material, discussions and handouts. Tutorials are offered individually, in small groups and with the whole class. Beginners are introduced to basic recycling and kantha techniques, while more experienced participants can explore experimental approaches and visual narrative.

What you'll learn

• Explain and apply different arrangements of running stitch used in kantha work
• Use layering, patching and piecing techniques to combine fabrics or paper
• Develop personal patterns and motifs for decorative or narrative stitching
• Explore kantha quilting as a way to recycle and reuse materials
• Produce a small quilt or a set of samples

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners at all levels, with introductory techniques for beginners and opportunities for more experienced participants to extend their existing skills. The class includes students with differing levels of experience and uses individual, small-group and whole-group teaching. An open-minded willingness to explore is described as desirable.

• Suitable for a mixed-level group
• Includes individual tutorials as well as small-group and whole-class sessions

Before you go

• Basic materials are provided.
• Participants should bring their own fabrics to use, particularly pieces they want to recycle.
• Extension exercises may be set for completion at home if requested.