We will explore the many forms of line using a variety of every day tools and materials, including improvised and invented mark making devices; pen with ink, crayons, cut paper and cloth. We will change the density and direction, vary thickness of line from fine through to thick, straight and wobbly. We will translate designs in colour and consider the wide possibilities of line in stitch. Some reference to artists who use this technique exclusively will be included.

A 4 paper or a sketchbook
Pencils, 4B – 6B, fine liner pen, thick felt pen, water soluble crayons
Coloured paper
Black ink (Quink)
Fine brush
PVA glue or Pritt Stick
Kitchen roll for cleaning up

Piece of cotton fabric, coloured but not patterned
Piece of fine cotton or muslin for backing
Embroidery hoop
Range of threads from fine, ie sewing or machine embroidery thread, to thick including textured
Usual sewing kit to include a range of needle sizes to suit threads
You may like to select a colour theme and bring colours accordingly, eg tones of one colour plus a contrast, or two or three contrasting colours plus back and white

Janet Edmonds