Introduction to Marbled Fabric
What will we do in the course?
A course by Carla Qua , Textile Designer
About the video: What will we do in the course?
Overview
“We will make a sample of five traditional patterns, with which you will get enough practice to dye a handkerchief, exploring and proposing different tools for painting inside the tub and making your own combinations of the patterns learned.”
In this video lesson Carla Qua addresses the topic: What will we do in the course?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Marbled Fabric. Learn artisanal dyeing techniques and draw on water to create unique patterns.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that I've shared about myself and those who've influenced my work process. let me explain what we'll doing in this course. For this course. the project I've selected involves creating a sampler consisting of five unique patterns followed by crafting a final knitted scarf. I selected five fundamental patterns that you can develop. complement. and experiment with on the final project. a scarf. These foundational skills allow you to explore techniques. which is the course's main goal. You'll have the chance to experiment with this technique. which is the course's main goal due to its exper...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Marbled Fabric
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Category
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Areas
DIY, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing

Carla Qua
A course by Carla Qua
Multidisciplinary and experimental textile designer who lives and works in Mexico City. She studied design at art school and specialized in textile, graphic, and industrial design through various workshops.
From her textile laboratory, she collaborates on different design projects in various fields, such as furniture, fashion, art direction, accessories, textile packaging, and interior design. Working with Rococó, Sandra Weil, Avocet Jewelry, Claudia Pepper, Flaminguettes, Paraiba Beachwear, Amandina, Ayres, Allegra, among others, has greatly enriched her work.
She teaches workshops and courses on experimental textiles, using natural dyes and marbling. She is the creative director and artisan at Agnes Tintorería, a sustainable brand that creates simple garments made from organic fibers and natural dyes using ancient techniques such as dipping and marbling.
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