Block Printing is a tactile and joyful technique which allows the printer to experiment and develop pattern designs quickly and intuitively. The day will begin using the simplest technique of relief printing, using potato prints to explore pattern making and motif design on paper.
In the afternoon you will work on developing a design using still life setups of fruit, vegetables & flowers as inspiration. You will be shown how to transfer your drawing to a lino block and how to carve your design, creating a reusable block to print with time and time again. Finally, you will print your design onto fabric to create your own unique interpretation of the still life.
What experience do I need?
This course is perfect for complete beginners in both relief and fabric printing, or as a refresher.
Equipment Provided:
All equipment including inks, lino blocks, potatoes, cutting tools, and drawing materials are provided. Each student will get an A3 piece of calico for their final print, but you are welcome to bring additional fabrics to print on it you wish. Natural fabrics such as plain cotton or linen give the best results.
Your Tutor:
Jemima Dansey-Wright is a textile designer and maker specialising in contemporary block and screen printed projects and small batch products and garments that she sells through @primarypressglasgow and @estd.barras. She enjoys making work that has an everyday use. Her work is often influenced by nature, food, organic forms and travel - aiming to capture a mood, sense or reference a memory or story and hold on to the spontaneous quality block print.
She is drawn to block print because of the textured marks this technique produces and the immediate and intuitive way artwork can be developed and applied to a range of surfaces and garments.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Learn the art of textile screen printing in this six week beginner's course with Print Clan!
Read more
During this two hour workshop with Print Clan you will learn the complete process of foil printing onto fabric, to create a unique effect for different applications within textiles.
Read more
Learn the ins and outs of professional t-shirt printing in this three week workshop with David from Urban Pirate Apparel at Print Clan Studio!
Read more
Learn how to create stained glass panels on this two day workshop for total beginners at Cass Peters Glass Art!
Read more
The half-day glass fusing course at Cass Peters Glass Art is designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Read more
The one day glass fusing course at Cass Peters Glass Art is designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Read more
All The Young Nudes return to their home venue, Sloans, with their weekly life drawing club on Monday evenings!
Read more
Join Wild Press for an introduction to Risograph printing and explore unique possibilities to enrich your artwork and create an edition of 20 x A3 prints from your own vibrant design!
Read more
Learn how to showcase your skills to make sure your CV will stand out when applying for opportunities in the creative sector on this PWYC Workshop from Wild & Kind Studios.
Read more
Learn new skills and have fun making crafts with likeminded people on one of Wild & Kind Studios' Collage and Zine-Making Hangouts!
Read more
Do you like telling stories? Join artist Keira for a series of creative sessions exploring visual storytelling at Platform Glasgow.
Read more
Pay What You Can to join Wild & Kind Studios for their Hand Embroidery Hangout and enjoy learning new skills and have fun making crafts with likeminded people.
Read more