Pattern Play | Sunshine Print Artspace

Pattern Play - Print a tea towel

Block printing on textiles with recycled materials


Description

In this 3 .5 hour hands-on workshop you will have access to a range of simple blocks made from recycled materials as well as being able to create your own. The blocks will be used to create multi-coloured designs and can be used as way to experiment with surface patterns. We will use  Permaset water-based fabric printing inks on cotton fabric to test your pattern ideas and a fine-quality linen tea towel for your final design. You will also learn about basic colour mixing and heat-setting printed fabrics.

This workshop will be run by Julia Raath. Julia has extensive experience as a designer and teacher of textile design and screenprinting at major institutions in Australia and India. She produces a range of fine-quality cotton scarves which are block printed and a range of screen-printed tea towels. Julia brings her passion and enthusiasm for all things print to this fun session. 

Additional teatowels will be available on the day for purchase at $10 each.

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What you will learn

  • Have fun using a collection of blocks made from recycled materials and explore pattern, colour, and layering. Take home a printed linen tea towel.

What you will get

  • A fun session learning about pattern creation through printmaking. All materials will be provided to make your own block printed designs. Printing inks, some ready made blocks, cotton calico and a linen tea towel to take home.
Parking Info

Parking is available on the street.


What to bring

  • You are most welcome to bring extra fabric. Light coloured or white cotton or cotton polyester are recommended.If you would like to bring some extra fabrics to print on

What to wear

Wear old clothing and if you have an apron or coverall. Please wear flat fully covered shoes.

Appropriate for

This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in surface design and fabric printing. No previous experience is necessary..


Sunshine Print Artspace

4.9
(15 Reviews)

Sunshine Print Space is an artist-run collective focusing on printmaking processes.  We provide facilities for screenprinting on textiles and paper, lithography, and lino block printing. We offer introductory workshops in a range of traditional and experimental printmaking techniques. We offer small group sessions and can cater to private groups or individuals as needed.




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5.0 (4 reviews)
Jennyrated it
21 Oct 2023Pattern Play - Print a tea towel
Fabulous course run by Julia who is a wealth of knowledge and info on all things involved in printing on fabric. And you got to keep more than one tea towel as there was plenty of time for experimenting on plain tea towels before you worked on a beautiful linen one. Highly recommend.
Sandrarated it
28 Aug 2022
Julia's demonstrations, instruction, design tips and encouragement were wonderful. Great materials provided to learn and produce some lovely work to take home. Thanks!
Debrarated it
28 Aug 2022
Fabulous one-day class teaching the basics of block printing. I had so much fun, and learned such a lot. Thank you Julia - it was a great experience.
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Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 2 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$40.00 applies.
  • A transfer can be requested 2 days before the class starts. Free of charge.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

Terms & Conditions

  • Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Sunshine Print Artspace or organised by Sunshine Pirnt Artspace must agree to these terms and conditions.

1.) LIABILITY WAIVER

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Sunshine Print Artspace

2.) PHOTO & VIDEO

I agree to give Sunshine Print Artspace unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Sunshine Print Artspace   classes and events or on Sunshine Print Artspace premises. (For use of Sunshine Print Artspace marketing materials).

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