The workshop will start with a short talk introducing the different types of covering and wrapping cloths. Sara will show a selection of her work illustrating the different types and techniques used when making bojagi.

You will be working with traditional Korean silk fabrics. This fabric will be part of the kit that you will be given at the start of the course. Your kit will contain a design for you to follow as a guide or you can create your own informal design.

Sara will demonstrate techniques to the whole group but will work with you individually, in starting to create your own jogakbo design. Instructions for completing the cloth will also be included in your kit in case you do not reach that stage.

The aim of the workshop is to explore the use of the Garumsol seam (whip stitched seam) for joining fabrics together into an informal design for a lined covering cloth. Symbolic decorative embellishments, Bakjwi maedup (Bat knot) will be demonstrated for inclusion in the cloth. The significance of these embellishments and others will be explored.

You will be able to take inspiration from the historical examples of wrapping and covering cloths from the resources provided during the class. Bring a notepad and pen.

Course materials

• Each student will receive a kit containing a selection of silk fabrics, enough to complete your covering cloth.

  (Kit Fee: £18 payable at the start of the course)

• A Silk thread, enough to complete your covering cloth

• A printed design

• Printed instructions for seaming techniques and the Bakjwi maedup (Bat knot)

What you need to bring:

• You will need the following tools

• Hera marker or creasing tool, (Sara will have some for sale)

• 12” x 4”, Creative grids acrylic ruler or other similar size acrylic ruler if you have one and A2 cutting mat.

• 45 mm Rotary Cutter with a new blade. (This is essential)

• Clover Gold Eye Applique needles No.9

• Silk pins

• Small sharp scissors for snipping threads

 Additional information:

·         Please make sure that, if you wear glasses for close work, you bring them with you

·         You might like to bring a small table or clip on spotlight to work with as well.

Venue details:

Cardinal Newman School

Benedict Building

The Upper Dr, Hove BN3 6ND

Free Parking and acccessible

Class times:

10 am - 4 pm

Bring your own lunch. Teas and biscuits provided.