A Beginners Course in Fan Making 2 day workshop
Background
The origin of hand fans dates back to the Egyptian times, when they were seen as sacred instruments and used in religious ceremonies. The folding fan was invented in Japan in the 6th century and brought to Europe via the Silk Road in the 1500’s. It was popularised in the UK by King Charles II. Queen Anne granted the charter for the Worshipful Company of Fanmakers and Queen Victoria had an extensive collection. But by the 1950’s the fashion was fading.
The Worshipful Company of Fanmakers have been supporting initiatives to revive the craft and the use of fans. A project with Chelsea College of Art and West Dean College has shared skills with art and fashion students, and leading fashion designers have produced showcase pieces.
It is with great enthusiasm that we bring this workshop to Highgrove.
Details
A two day beginners course in the art of fan making to include:
Saturday 10th May 11am to 4pm
11am to 12.30pm
• A brief introduction to the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, its origins and its art form.
• Talk on Fan sticks: Function,form and decoration.
• Talk on Fan leaves: Fan leaf decoration and types of materials.
12.30-1pm Lunch
1pm to 4pm
• Plan out your design on a paper fan template.
• Draw or trace your design onto a fan leaf template
• Colour/decorate your fan leaf
Sunday 11th May 10am to 4pm
10am to 12.30pm
• Finish fan design and pleat leaf into fan shape.
• Plan decoration of fan stick
• Decorate fan sticks
12.30-1pm Lunch
1pm to 4pm
• Carry on with stick decoration
• Fit sticks to fan leaf.
What to bring
All materials and tools will be provided.
Please bring your lunch, an apron and wear comfy shoes, as you may be standing at a workbench for a period of time.
About the tutor
Sophia Mace has gained a First-Class BA Hons Degree from Loughborough University in Textiles innovation and Design. For her degree final show Sophia decided to use the hand fan to express her art. Sophia taught herself all the engineering techniques that are involved with stick construction and leaf design/construction.
Sophia now makes fans and teaches the craft.
Booking options
Background
The origin of hand fans dates back to the Egyptian times, when they were seen as sacred instruments and used in religious ceremonies. The folding fan was invented in Japan in the 6th century and brought to Europe via the Silk Road in the 1500’s. It was popularised in the UK by King Charles II. Queen Anne granted the charter for the Worshipful Company of Fanmakers and Queen Victoria had an extensive collection. But by the 1950’s the fashion was fading.
The Worshipful Company of Fanmakers have been supporting initiatives to revive the craft and the use of fans. A project with Chelsea College of Art and West Dean College has shared skills with art and fashion students, and leading fashion designers have produced showcase pieces.
It is with great enthusiasm that we bring this workshop to Highgrove.
Details
A two day beginners course in the art of fan making to include:
Saturday 10th May 11am to 4pm
11am to 12.30pm
• A brief introduction to the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, its origins and its art form.
• Talk on Fan sticks: Function,form and decoration.
• Talk on Fan leaves: Fan leaf decoration and types of materials.
12.30-1pm Lunch
1pm to 4pm
• Plan out your design on a paper fan template.
• Draw or trace your design onto a fan leaf template
• Colour/decorate your fan leaf
Sunday 11th May 10am to 4pm
10am to 12.30pm
• Finish fan design and pleat leaf into fan shape.
• Plan decoration of fan stick
• Decorate fan sticks
12.30-1pm Lunch
1pm to 4pm
• Carry on with stick decoration
• Fit sticks to fan leaf.
What to bring
All materials and tools will be provided.
Please bring your lunch, an apron and wear comfy shoes, as you may be standing at a workbench for a period of time.
About the tutor
Sophia Mace has gained a First-Class BA Hons Degree from Loughborough University in Textiles innovation and Design. For her degree final show Sophia decided to use the hand fan to express her art. Sophia taught herself all the engineering techniques that are involved with stick construction and leaf design/construction.
Sophia now makes fans and teaches the craft.
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