Textiles – Heritage, Craft, Revival and Renewal

Certification
QQI Level 5 Design
Reference
5M2208
Places
24
Fees
€50

This course aims to explore the art of making traditional crafts by providing participants with the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge pertaining to various crafts and to use them in away that is relevant to the 21st century. Traditional crafts for example: Weaving, Felting, Lace Making, Patchwork, Quilting and Embroidery will be studied from an historical, contemporary perspective.

Participants will be afforded the opportunities to design, make and use crafts in a way that is relevant to their own personal creative direction. Opportunity to explore colour, texture, design, fabric manipulation, fabric decorating and stitching, in conjunction with the development of mood boards and sample boards to include hand rendered and digital pieces, will underpin the core content of this course.

Concepts of sustainability and upcycling will be explored and emphasised. Participants will engage in the repurposing of vintage textiles and transform them into beautiful and usable textile pieces.

Principal areas of study

  • Design Skills
  • Drawing
  • Customer Service
  • Work Experience
  • Combined Materials
  • Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design
  • Ceramics
  • Woven Textiles

(Modules offered may be subject to change)

“Liberties College assisted me in my application to NCAD which was brilliant for me and I was also accepted into IADT which would not have been possible without the help and support I received on the Portfolio Course in Liberties. I loved everything about my experience there.”

Suki

Studied

FEATURES OF THE COURSE

  • Applicants who have done short part-time or introductory craft courses are especially welcome.
  • Students develop a practical working knowledge of Textiles and Craft skills as applied to traditional and contemporary heritage design and practice.
  • The chance to develop their own ethical and sustainable craft work.
  • Students develop the experience to be able to take part in and arrange their own market.  
  • A deeper understanding of the history and traditions of traditional crafts of weaving, embroidery, lace making and felting.
  • Collaborative working methods.

PROGRESSION

There are a number of progression opportunities available through the Higher Education links scheme.  Applicants are advised to check progression interests by visiting cao.ie and confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements and application processes.  Potential progression opportunities may include:

  • National College of Art and Design (NCAD): offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as textiles and fashion. 
  • Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD): LSAD offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in art and design, including textiles.  
  • Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT): offers undergraduate programs in textiles and fashion design. 
  • MTU Crawford College of Art and design, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Textiles and BA (Honours) in Textiles, Surface and Structure programs are both focused on exploring the diverse and evolving field of textiles.  
  • The Crawford College of Art and design, Master of Arts in Textile Art and Artefact. This program is designed for students who want to pursue advanced research in textile art and design, and includes coursework, research, and a final exhibition. 

EMPLOYMENT

  • Weaving machines operator
  • Threader and Patrol Controller
  • Production Operative- Weaving and Textiles
  • Loom or Embroidery Technician
  • Heritage Centre Manager
  • Textiles Buyer and marketer
  • Clothing textile technologist

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • No Portfolio required

General College Entry Requirements