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Fabric Printing Using Natural Materials

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Fabric Printing Using Natural Materials

Weekend Studio Arts Workshop

Saturday, April 29, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET
Code: 1V00SL
Location:
This online program is presented on Zoom.
Select your Registration
$55
Member
$65
Non-Member
Materials for this program

Vines, leaves, and vegetables provide the basis for creating wonderful, evocative prints on fabric. Using colorful Akua water-based printmaking ink, celebrate spring by spending a day experimenting with hand-printing on fabrics using seasonal natural materials.

Participants first practice their printmaking techniques on muslin, and later use a cotton or cotton-blend solid white (or light-colored) shirt and print on that as well. The inks used can be heat-set with an iron and washed, so the technique can be applied to other fabrics including silk, linen, and batik prints to make clothing, table runners, or fabric for quilts.

Special Program Information

  • The instructor is Sue Fierston.
  • This program includes one 3-hour session.
  • NOTE: Registration will close for this program at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, April 28, 2023.

General Information

  • This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction online.
  • All Studio Arts programs require an online ticket for each participant so that the instructor can provide individual attention to every student registered for the online program.
  • This program will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions.
  • Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program.
  • View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.