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Summer Study Abroad - Textile Design
College
Central Saint Martins
Level
Open to all levels

Embark on an exciting textile design journey this summer with Central Saint Martins! Immerse yourself in a dynamic 3-week course where vivid creativity meets hands-on studio practice.

Course introduction

On your 3-week Textile Design course at Central Saint Martins you will dive into research methods and practical processes, developing your knowledge of printed textile design. Drawing from your own primary research, the studio drawing and mark making workshop, you will also visit a museum drawing study day.

This initial research will be used for the development of a collection of printed fabrics and papers designed for either fashion fabrics, or interiors and furnishings.

  • You will play with experimental and developmental approaches to designing for printed textiles, using your own drawn, painted, collaged and photographic research material.
  • You will explore and understand design for print through the development of different qualities of imagery, motif, mark, colour and scale in a variety of design layouts.
  • Your development in the studio will focus on the exploration and examination of composition, mark, colour and design.
  • Your workshop practice will explore many different print and dye techniques, these will feed into your design development on fabric.

Dates and fees

Date: 30 June 2025 - 17 July 2025

Application deadline: 12 May 2025

Cost: £2,500

Time: Mon - Thu / 10am - 4pm

Duration: 3 weeks

Location:  Granary Sq

Apply now for Summer 2025.

Entry requirements

English requirements

You should be proficient in written and spoken English and be able to participate in group discussions and make presentations. As a guideline we would expect you to have an English language level equivalent to IELTS score of 6.0. A certificate is not required.

More information on English language requirements and equivalencies.

Academic requirements

This course is open to all levels and is suitable for students over 18 wanting undergraduate-level study.

Course details

Studio and workshop sessions will be complemented by visits to different places of interest. This includes galleries, museums and textile retailers. Your print design work will be based on independent research, gallery and library visits. At the end of the course you should have a sketchbook full of ideas, a collection of printed fabric samples exploring various techniques and a final piece(s). You will show your work in a group exhibition on the last day of the course.

Week 1 will concentrate on building design and research skills and understanding the role of a textile designer. We will achieve this through gallery and museum visits, a group ‘repeat print project’ and a talk by a visiting lecturer. You will develop your research over a 2 day group project. You are going to design and screen-print a repeat pattern in the workshop.

Week 2 will focus on your individual design development and is largely studio based. We will introduce you to a variety of techniques.  These include hand painting, screen printing, dyeing and finishing techniques like foiling and flocking. to experiment with in the workshop, to create textiles that are suitable for fashion or interiors.

Week 3 will explore further techniques like printing using heat press and fabric manipulation to create 3D forms. This week very self-directed.  You will have individual tutorials with the tutors to develop your final concepts. We will encourage you to develop and make a final piece based on all the techniques you have learnt for your exhibition.

Credits

  • This course is the equivalent to 4 US style credits.
  • If you’re planning to claim credit towards your degree, be sure to check with your home institution before you apply.

Tutor information

Deborah Peasgood is an Associate Textile Print Lecturer on the BA Hons in Textile Design at CSM and Chelsea College of Art. She also works as a freelance textile designer for Interiors. Through her experience in teaching and designing she offers a very broad range of skills to students in design development, drawing and hands on screen-printing.

Why choose Textile Design?

During this intensive three-week course you will:

  • experience a taster of the BA Textile Design degree programme at Central Saint Martins.
  • learn from tutors who are practicing artists, designers and communicators; benefit from access to specialist facilities at one of UAL’s six Colleges.
  • meet like-minded individuals from around the world!
  • get involved in UAL life through social events and activities.
  • All courses are assessed and you'll receive a record of study at the end of the programme if you wish to request credit from your home institution.

Materials

Please bring with you to the first session: 

  • A3 Sketchbook and an assortment of black drawing media – pens, pencils , oil pastels etc with different thicknesses and textures
  • Black Indian ink (available from regular art shops)
  • Brushes of various sizes
  • Apron and household rubber gloves

You will be provided with all printing materials and fabric for initial sampling but we encourage you to bring a variety of different fabrics (approximately 1m each) to experiment with. Items can also be purchased from the college shop.

Summer Study Abroad Award

We offer a Summer Study Abroad Award for all of our 3 week Summer Study Abroad courses.

To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older, hold an offer to join one of our 3 week Summer Study Abroad courses, and be enrolled on an undergraduate degree programme outside the UK.

  • The award covers the tuition-fee only and depends on you successfully enrolling for the course. Our cancellation policy still applies.
  • Award winners will be asked to take part in promotional activities to promote Summer Study Abroad, including social media posts and takeovers, and blog writing.

Find out how to apply.

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