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Textile Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Textile Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course | On campus
Discover the art of textile design. Get inspired, develop your ideas, experiment with a range of different techniques, and build your creative portfolio.

Next start months
August 2026
Tutor(s)
Laura Baker
Price
From £940.00

Course description

Course overview

This inspiring hands-on course provides an insight into a variety of textile print techniques, including transfer printing, screen printing, hand painting, metal foiling and flocking.

The course is project-based and designed to support the development of ideas and experimentation. Students will explore pattern, form, colour, design and repeats, working on both fabric and paper. There will be an opportunity to visit some of London’s shops, markets, museums, galleries and parks as areas of resource.

A range of different techniques and media will be demonstrated at the start of each day so that students can explore different processes. The outcome should be a portfolio filled with ideas, samples and potential collections.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for students aged 16 to 18 with an interest in textile design.

It would be an excellent fit for students who might have studied art and design and want to go on to a foundation course or simply develop new skills.

This is a Summer School only short course running only once a year. We encourage early bookings to secure your place.

Key information

Topics covered

  • Pattern
  • Form
  • Colour
  • Design
  • Repeats
  • Sourcing, researching and developing design ideas
Learning outcomes

  • Have developed portfolio filled with ideas, samples and potential collections
  • Explored pattern, form, colour, design on textiles
  • Experimented with various textile printing techniques
  • Research and develop their own ideas and designs
  • Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
  • Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
  • Experience art school teaching
For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies, learning requirements and online study.

Materials

On campus

  • Sketchbook with personal visual references and inspirations such as drawings, photographs, cut-outs from magazines etc
  • Basic materials are supplied, but you may want to bring your own material for printing

Tutor

Laura Baker

Laura Baker is an experienced lecturer in the Textiles programme at Central Saint Martins as well as specialist in 2D print and surface pattern for Fashion and Textiles. She has worked as a textile designer in industry and on a freelance basis for fashion and interiors companies internationally. She is also author of the publication 'Laser Cutting for Fashion and Textiles'.

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