Textile Science at Brighton Science Festival

Claire Bessel

Ages
12 - 18
Next date
No upcoming dates
Tickets
£15

A summary

This is a playful hands on discovery workshop exploring textile material properties with the assistance of fire and water. If you ever wondered: Why synthetics are used for sports clothes or why viscose pulls out of shape in the wash, come learn the answers with us and entertain your inner pyro in the process.
This workshop is for those 12 years and over including adults.

Tickets

Standard

£15
Children 12 - 18

About your mentor

Claire Bessel

Claire Bessel

I am a weaving consultant, weaving teacher and woven textile artist. I qualified with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile Science and Handloom Weaving from The Swedish School of Textiles in 2009 and have since then been developing my own practice in the field of art and weave design. I’ve developed courses in basic and advanced weaving, draft construction and textile material and have refined them for a range of different audiences through my years of teaching experience. My passion is to spread the joy of weaving to others and always to be learning something myself. In my spare time, I enjoy playing music, learning crafts and languages.

Learning aims

Aim 1

Determine the four main categories of fibre.

Aim 2

Identify fibres using, sight, sound, touch, fire and water.

Aim 3

Begin to recognize fibres in their natural and processed states.

Aim 4

Have the knowledge to make informed choices about your clothing and home textiles.

Location

Brighton Youth Centre, 64 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JR

What's provided

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note:

It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the measures provided above and any other details represented in this listing. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.

Cancellation policy

No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience is an educational activity, and the ‘14-day cooling period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.

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