25) String Art Typography

About this class

In this class you will learn how to master a trendy craft and create your very own pieces of colorful 3D art. Discover a relaxing form of art that creates stunning results and that can be done at almost any age and with a variety of materials. It is a great opportunity to bring out the eco-conscious fiber in you, as recycling materials is great way to bring life to ideas with this craft. The possibilities are endless, and you may want to introduce painting, collage, or even LED lighting to add depth and style to your final project.

Class Outline

1. Basic typography terms and concepts, creation of the templates, and work with Arabic or Latin symbols and letters with the use of a computer
2. Explore different materials for the base (wood, foam board); string (yarn, cotton strips, twine); and nails (colored, length, tacks)
3. Work with counter-forms (negative space) or its opposite, positive space; create layers of meaning in the choice of letter(s) or words
4. Geometric shapes vs Smooth curves + Pattern of freestyle
5. Creative String Art project design and making of final piece(s)
6. Exhibit and group critique

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

Participants are required to buy their own materials beforehand and to bring them to every class.

• an idea box, clippings of pictures, fonts or illustrations
• a computer with necessary software and fonts
• wood paneling
• cardstock
• foam board
• string 
• tacks and nails
• hammer 
• pliers
• acrylic paint
• brushes

On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.

Where to buy your materials

Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:

• Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
• Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
• Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
• Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
• Al Rawnaq

Schedule

Start: Sat, 15 Apr, 2017
End: Sat, 20 May, 2017
Lessons: 6
Days: Saturdays
Time: 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Location: VCUQatar, Room 165
Cost: QAR 637.50

Instructors

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