Block Printing on Cotton Fabric Workshop

Block Printing on Cotton Fabric Workshop

Adult | Available

286 Whisconier Rd, PO Box 122 Brookfield, CT 06804 United States

River Room

All Levels

Sunday, June 2, 2024 (one day)

10:00 AM-2:00 PM on Sun

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$118.00

Member Discount Available

This one-day intensive workshop covers the basics of block printing from an idea for a pattern to a finished piece of hand printed fabric. We will look at different ways to print repeating patterns and discuss different fabrics suitable for block printing. Everyone will carve a rubber print block using linoleum cutting tools. We will end the workshop with a printing session, I recommend you bring an apron to wear. Block printing can be messy but it is a lot of fun. We will be using water-based fabric ink, which dries to be permanent and washable. This workshop is suitable for anyone wanting to spend some creative time in a relaxed studio setting. The instructor is experienced in working with beginner artists to advanced students and will tailor the workshop accordingly.

All materials are provided and included in tuition. Open to ages 14 and older.

  • There is a $4.00 registration fee included in tuition.
    Members will have the $4.00 fee deducted from tuition.
    There is a $10.00 materials fee included in tuition.

    This class is held in the Mill Building in the River Room studio which is beneath the Gallery and Jewelry Studio. There will be a set of steps to walk up and down with a railing.

    **Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number of registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.

Karin Mansberg is a printmaker and a teaching-artist. She teaches multidisciplinary classes and printmaking to all age groups. Since 2014 her focus has been on block-printing and sharing her experience with others. Karin's style has developed over the decades through her personal art practice and academic training (including studies in art history and criticism). She has worked for private clients, collaborated with small businesses, solo entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations on various projects such as banners, logo design, art stamps, book illustration, art direction, wall murals, and art projects for a nature school. She also creates surface pattern designs for private clients and sells fabric, gift wrap, and wallpaper at her online Spoonflower store. Check out more of her work on her website at https://www.karinmansberg.com/.