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DRAWING & DESIGNING
CELTIC KNOTWORK
Since
ancient times, the beautiful, intricate art form of Celtic interlace
design has adorned the buildings, stonework, monuments, jewelry,
clothing and manuscripts of the Celtic nations.
In
modern times, knotwork is used for designing jewelry, floorcloths,
plaques, Irish dance costumes, web pages(!) greeting cards
and as a stand-alone visual art form. It can also be used
as a tool for focusing, meditation and stress relief!
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Our
classes are easy and fun for all ages!
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There
are a number of methods of designing knots, but this course
will teach two of the simplest but most effective methods.
One will enable you to draw stand-alone knots, like triskells
(see the PIPCA logo above) and circle knots; the other
will allow you to design borders, fills and asymmetrical
knotwork.
Beginners
will be taken in clear easy steps through the two
methods of designing knots. By the end of the
week you will be on your way to creating beautiful
new designs!
Returning
students will review the methods learned last
year and then turn to issues of combination knots,
irregular knots,approaches to composition, colour
and ways of using knotwork in art forms.
Note:
This is an afternoon elective course which may be taken
along with any other program.
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Some
great student work from previous years!
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