Fiber Arts
Textile Block Printing Sampler
Learn various block printing transfer techniques for use in your own designs.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sat, 5/18/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sun, 5/19/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, 5/18/2024 - Sun, 5/19/2024
Closed
About
If you love the idea of block-printing your own designs on textiles but wonder what other options are available for printing processes, this will be a great class for exploring your preferences. We will sample various transfer techniques for your designs as well as different block substrates, carving options, water-soluble inks made for textiles, varying fabrics and more! Sewing will not be a part of the instruction but suggestions may be offered.
There are many ways to create block-printed textiles so let’s explore together! We will carve blocks from various substrates to learn your preferences as well as the pros and cons of each. We will also explore different brands of permanent, water-soluble inks by printing our blocks on various types of fabrics, learning how they respond differently to each other. You will walk away from this workshop with your own block-printed “samplers” to refer to and with a better understanding of your preferences for substrates, like when to use certain kinds of blocks, inks and specific fabrics. Continue exploring the process at an upcoming Better Together Block-printing session with your own personal project in mind.
This class has no prerequisites, but if you have any questions please feel free to contact the instructor with an email to surfacedesign.coordinator@bainbridgebarn.org.
Materials
The instructor provided materials, included in the coast of the class, consist of:
- Printing inks/pigments
- Blocks for printing
- Foam for inking
- Large deli containers for communal pigments
- Muslin and fabric sample packs
- Tracing paper
- Colored cotton blend fabric
- Various swatches of fabric from stash
- Silk pins
In addition, you will need to bring the following:
- 2-3 clear deli containers with tight fitting lids (for mixing pigments)
- A sketchbook and pencil w/eraser
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome
- Bring a bag lunch each day. A refrigerator is available in the Commons.
- Dress for mess! The pigments used will stain clothes so please wear work clothes with comfortable, closed-toe shoes and bring an apron and gloves.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Christa Schoenbrodt
Surface Design
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