Design and Print Your Own Fabric, Private Tuition

Creating hand printed fabrics is a rewarding process allowing you to transform your home accessories and interiors into something unique. If you ever wonder how to design and print your own fabric, this introduction course is the ideal one for you. This 1-2-1 Design & Print Your Own Fabric Workshop is suitable for those wishing to learn for pleasure or business. During this workshop we will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to design and print your own fabric by learning three different techniques: paper stencil silk screen printing, linoleum block printing and drawing fluid silk screen technique.

The idea of turning your skills, talents or passion to a craft business is very alluring. It's rewarding and possible, but the reality is that you need to be equipped with huge amount of knowledge of what is really involved. During this workshop we will talk about how to make that transition. We will prepare you with facts and useful information. This includes list of suppliers, how to put together a collection, pricing your products, selling direct to consumers or retailers, wholesale strategies, how to prepare yourself for attending craft fairs, shows or trade exhibitions. We will also talk about the importance of branding, marketing and how the advances of today's social networking and online communities can enhance and increase the potential audience for your craft.

• This is what we cover during this workshop:
• Tools, equipment and useful books
• Introduction to inks and paints
• How to transfer your designs onto paper
• Preparation of the frame
• Printing on fabric using a silk screen frame
• Artwork for screen printing using linoleum blocks
• Carving techniques using different type of carving blades
• Printing fabric samples
• [ Artwork for screen printing using drawing fluid
• Printing different fabric samples
• Introduction to screen printing a repeating pattern
• And all the tips and tricks of the trade

Designs are printed on cotton or linen fabrics using eco friendly water based inks. After drying and heat setting, the fabrics can be used for any project you desire.