Screenprinted Tea Towels Inspired by Fruits & Veggies
ONE SPOT REMAINING
Tuesday, May 13, 6-8pm AND
Tuesday, May 20, 6-9pm
Location: THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE AT POLKA PRESS, 2051 Winnebago Ave
Class level: All experience levels welcome
Age requirements: 18 and older
Teaching artist: Bernie Witzack of bernie & zuzu (@bernieandzuzu)
Class fee: $160 (includes materials fee)
This two-session workshop (two hours for the first session; three hours for the second session) will cover all the basics of screenprinting! We will take inspiration from fruits and veggies and create a one-color printed tea towel. In the first class, we’ll create our designs, practice printing, and coat screens. In the second class, we’ll burn our screens and you will learn to print on fabric. You will leave the workshop with printed tea towels featuring your own artwork! All of Bernie’s workshops focus on creativity, community, learning over perfection, and process over product.
What to bring:
Wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting ink on, bring an apron if you have one, and rubber gloves. All other supplies and materials are provided.
Optional:
If you prefer working digitally, please bring your ipad or laptop. Otherwise just bring your ideas and you will create your stencils by hand.
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Bio:
Bernie Witzack of bernie & zuzu studied Studio Art at Beloit College and has been making and exhibiting her art ever since. She earned an MFA in Fine Art from the University of Michigan, focusing on improvisational drawing and painting. She also studied graphic design at Madison College and was working as a graphic designer before leaving the field to focus on her art full time. She launched bernie & zuzu in 2021, and creates handmade, hand-painted, and screen-printed goods in small batches with a special emphasis on bright, bold color, and playful shapes. Bernie has been a Madison Public Library artist-in-residence, most recently at Pinney Branch, and has extensive teaching experience.
Website: bernieandzuzu.com
Social: @bernieandzuzu