Fabric Printing Workshop

Brochure Description

Design and cut your own stencils and printing blocks. Print, fix & finish motifs onto fabric samples and decorate an "eco" shopping bag. Thesetechniques can also be used as a base for textile work or in other craft projects.

What will the course cover and how will it be taught?

1. Introduction to materials and equipment including health and safety issues.

2. Examine examples and discuss possible starting points and outcomes –each student will work on their own ideas and at their own pace.

3. Demonstration of techniques –drawing out and cutting stencils, making simple printing blocks, apply colour to the blocks, transferring colour to fabrics, pattern repeats, finishing and fixing.

4. Learners start work, firstly drawing and cutting own stencil, making a printing block and then applying colour to fabric. Some learners may make several prints by the end of the day.

5. End of course review –display of all work and discussing what has been achieved as well as ideas for further work at home. Your tutor will discuss the course content with the class and may make some adjustments to the syllabus based on the needs of the group. They will also try to accommodate individual requirements where it is practical to do so. This is essentially a practical, hands-on course and you will acquire skills by trying tasks out for yourself, but you will also have access to illustrations and course notes as well as demonstrations of the tasks involved and the one to one support of the tutor. You will be able to see how you are getting on, and get further ideas, by discussion with the tutor and by looking at, and discussing, your fellow students work.

Are there specific requirements for joining?

You need no previous experience, just a love of making things and the desire to have an enjoyable day. Those with previous skills will be able to extend what they already know and make more complex pieces of work.

Will there be any homework and how long will it take?

As this a oneday course no homework will be given, but you may need to finish work done during the day or wish to carry on with the craft at home.

What about equipment, clothing and materials?

The tutor will provide all the necessary specialist equipment.

You will need to bring:

 A packed lunch (tea and coffee will be available)

 A pencil and notepad

 Your glasses if you need them

 An apron

 Rubber gloves

 A craft knife and cutting mat if you have them.

 Any natural fabrics scraps (A4 or A5 size) you may like to try printing on

The tutor will provide all fabrics, dyes, stencil and block making materials for the course at a cost of 5 pounds per person for the day (dyes and fabrics are much cheaper to buy in bulk). Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting splashed with dye, but this does not happen often.

Parking & Venue Information

The Methodist Church is located at the end of its own driveway, opposite the west gate of the C of E church. Limited parking nearby or town centre car parks (pay & displaAccess through main entrance, hall is straight ahead.