Introduction to the Art of Block Printing
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL - PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST
Sunday, April 28, 10am-1pm
Class level: Beginner
Age requirements: 18 and older
Teaching artist: Maday Delgado (@sustainabletextiledesign)
Class fee: $110
In this workship, participants will create personalized textiles to use in future projects, and learn techniques to share and continue exploring. Maday will bring her collection of carved Indian blocks to create marks on textiles with permanent textile ink. We will also discuss printing on garments to give them a new life and add whimsy and visual interest. The possibilities are endless!
Required Supplies:
Apron or old clothes you don't mind getting ink on
One yard linen or cotton fabric (white or other light color to print on)
Provided Supplies:
Acrylic paper, blocks, ink, and brayers
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Bio:
Maday is a prolific artist, arts educator, Janome America Artisan, and magazine contributor based in Wisconsin who is committed to bringing innovation and artistry to the forefront of her work. Learning from cultural textile traditions and exchanging powerful stories is a source of inspiration for her that she hopes to share with all. Maday’s goal is to unify students with different skill sets and share her love of art and vibrant textiles. She combines paint, weaving, hand-stitching, machine sewing, and embroidery to infuse her creations with energy and pay homage to her Cuban upbringing. Maday’s work has appeared in publications such as Curated Quilts; Spring, Love & Patchwork Magazine; Uppercase magazine; Beyond Words literary magazine; and the book “Quilted.”
Website: sustainabletextiledesign.com
Social: @sustainabletextiledesign