What:  2018 Design Workshop

Who: Homeschool High School Students (MUST have been at least 14 years old by June 1, 2018!)

When:     Thursday, September 6, 2018,

                 Thursday, September 13, 2018,

                Friday, September 21, 2018,

                Thursday, September 27, 2018*,

                Friday, October 5, 2018, 

                Friday, October 12, 2018

Time:      9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where:   Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University

Department of Textile and Design - Hayward Hall

PLUS

Thursday, October 18, 2018, Langhorne Carpets Tour at 10.00 a.m.

201 W Lincoln Hwy, Penndel, PA 19047

PLUS

Thursday, October 25, 2018: Design Class at Mannington Mills at 10.00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

(One of the world’s leading manufacturers of fine flooring, Mannington Mills, Inc., based in Salem, New Jersey (USA), is a manufacturer of residential and commercial sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl, laminate and hardwood, as well as commercial carpet and rubber. )

75 Mannington Mills Rd, Salem, NJ 08079

CURRICULUM

Day One: Concept Development/Inspiration

Students will select end use applications, which may include: home furnishings, sneakers, athletic apparel, automotive interiors, couture fashion, etc.; they will engage in color and trend research.  This work will set the tone for each student's individual design throughout the workshop.

Day Two:  Sketchbook and Portfolio Development

Students will continue the development of his/her inspiration through drawing, collaging, research tear sheets - all while exploring pattern and texture.

Day Three:  Photoshop and Illustrator for Design

Students will be introduced to digital tool for Textile Design.

Day Four:  Drawing/Print, Design and Development

Students will design a graphic image inspired by their concept/inspiration and created through actual print design.

Day Five:  Woven Design and Development

Students will create a range of woven textiles that capture the tactile qualities of their concept.

Day Six:  Knit Design and Development/WRAP UP

Students will develop knitted textiles using the color and luster of their concept.

(They will be able to differentiate between print design, knit design and woven design and the respective applications and uses of each core.)

*NOTE:  On Thursday, September 27, 2018, Textile Hive, which is the largest, fully digitized collection of textiles IN THE WORLD, will be on campus to share its experiences with the Jefferson-Philadelphia University students; the students enrolled in this Totall Envolvement class have been invited to participate.  Consequently, this day will end at 2 p.m. instead of 1 p.m.