'Gathering' 2025 GCSE Art (Textile Design Focus): A Student Introduction

This 14 slide presentation introduces the technique of ‘gathering’ (ESA) in textile design, exploring its origins, key methods, and its role in fashion and textile art. Students will learn about gathering through practical examples and examine the work of five influential designers: Issey Miyake, Viktor & Rolf, Christian Dior, Iris van Herpen, and Alexander McQueen. The session also covers how to create an effective mood board, incorporating textile samples, design concepts, and visual inspiration. The lesson concludes with a task where students will either create a textile sample or design a mood board, reflecting on how gathering can be applied to their own creative work within the context of the Art & Design GCSE specification. This is specific to the Pearson Edexcel requirements but can be adapted for your own needs as it is an editable PPT. Enjoy it!