Explore the joy of linoleum block carving and repeat pattern printing on fabric. Learn to design, carve your blocks, ink up and print a variety of repeating patterns using transparent pigments with infinite color mixing options. Carving is done with a set of tools that last a lifetime. Take home your hand-carved blocks, hand printed fabrics, an information handout and printing skills for continued use. Carving is done with sharp tools.

Maximum # of students: 10

What You'll Learn:

Create original designs for block printing
Transfer your designs onto linoleum blocks
Carve blocks safely and effectively using carving tools
Mix colors, ink up blocks and print repeat patterns across larger sections of fabric (yardage)

What You'll Take Home:

Knowledge and confidence to design, carve, and print independently
Hand-printed fabrics you created during the workshop
Your own collection of carved blocks

Note: Instructor will provide a basic kit that includes :

4 prepared linoleum blocks, bench hook for carving, tracing & transfer paper, instructional handout, cleaning brush, Textile pigments, T-pins, and Ziplock bag.

Instructor will also bring for students to use during the workshop:

Foam printing pads, black India ink, and additional materials.

A fee, payable to the instructor, will be charged each student for materials used and class kits.

MATERIALS FEE: $150

Class Kit (instructor will provide & charge students for):

4 mounted linoleum blocks
Bench hook for carving
Saral transfer or tracing paper sheets
Multi-page instructional/information handout
Color palette sheets
Textile pigments

Carve It, Print Repeat Pattern Printing Carving & on Fabric It, Repeat It: Linoleum Block