Block Printing Fabric Workshop

Put your own stamp of creativity on your tote bag or tea towel!

Have fun getting your hands dirty - this workshop is the perfect introduction to the art of block printing, Rebecca from Made by Me Workshop will guide you through the process of carving a rubber block to create stamps or blocks that can then printed onto cloth to create and endless array of personalised items to share with your friends and family.
In this workshop participants will design and carve their own simple block design and then practise with it on paper before using it to create their own block printed linen tea towel or cotton tote bag (select when you book).

What you'll learn:

1. How to design a simple block print,
2. What tools are used for block printing and how to use them,
3. How to safely carve your own piece of rubber
4. Techniques and tips for successful block printing.
5. How to create a repeating pattern and apply this to a tea towel or tote bag to take home.

Venue:  

Made by Me Workshop
Upstairs 206 Australia Street, Newtown NSW 2042

We ask all participants to meet us out the front of the downstairs store at the start of the workshop so that we can check you in before escorting you upstairs. We usually run multiple workshops in a day and need the time ahead each workshop to get set up for you. 

Price:  $150

What you'll need to bring:

You may want to bring along any design inspiration or block printing references you have, we will have some simple designs that can be used as well as some inspirational images that participants can use to generate their ideas. If you do want to create your own design - just remember to keep it simple!
We provide everything you need for the workshop including an apron to protect your clothes. Don't dress to impress, we will be printing with fabric ink so it won't come out of your clothes if you make a mess.

Suitable for:

This workshop is perfect for beginners with no previous experience necessary. We will be using sharp tools so a steady hand and a cautious approach is always recommended.

Cancellation Policy: You can reschedule your class with up to 3 days notice. We do not refund classes but you are welcome to send someone else in your place if you can't make it on the day. In most of our workshops we require a minimum number of people to run the workshop and will do our absolute best to run every workshop we list but occasionally it is not commercially feasible to do so. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the class; in this case, we'll inform you and allow you to get a full refund or reschedule.