Fabric Surface Design: Printing on Fabric workshop series
Quilters, Stitchers, Sewists: Learn to design and make unique fabrics to incorporate in your fiber art! Explore 3 techniques that can be used together or individually. Learn skills, have fun and leave each class with a stack of your own fabrics.
This class will meet on three Saturdays: May 23, 30, and June 6.
Week 1 - May 23 : Print/Stamp. Using everyday materials as well as blocks available in the print studio, we will explore direct printing on fabric. Introduction to textile inks, fabric choice, using a brayer, heat setting and pattern design. This class is the foundation for what follows.
Week 2 - May 30: Stencil. Using stencils available at Off Center as well as learning to design and cut limited-use stencils from easily available materials. Introduction to layering your patterns and more discussion of how to design based on how you plan to use your completed fabrics (quilting, slow stitching, garment-making).
Week 3 - June 6: Cyanotype. Harness the power of the sun on pre-treated fabric to develop patterns only you can imagine! This blue and white printing process results in beautiful, shaded fabric designs you won't find anywhere else.
Materials provided. If you have a favorite cover-up or apron, please bring. These are messy processes, old clothes recommended.
Saturdays, May 23, 30, and June 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
At OffCenter Community Arts Project, 808 Park Ave SW, ABQ.
Tiered pricing: Free $0 / Base $30 / Core $60 / Supporter $90
