Handcarved Blockprints on Fabric and Paper 2022
Event Info
This virtual workshop takes place on Zoom on Tuesday, July 26 from 6–8pm:
- Tuesday, July 26: 6–8pm
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on Tuesday, July 19, at 11:59pm.
About the Workshop:
Participants will design and sketch an object or geometric shape and use a clever transfer technique before carving the image from a slab of rubber.
We’ll print on both paper and fabric. Each person will print a set of cards and two cloth items of their choice: drawstring bag, tea towel, cloth napkin, T shirt or zip pouch.
The instructor will also demonstrate how to construct a sewn booklet, using one of the printed cards as a cover.
Follow along and make one or two of your own!
By the end of the workshop , participants will have the knowledge and skills to create new designs on their own!
Required Materials:
- Set of linocutting tools by Speedball or Blick
- 3×4″ rubber carving slab (Speedball)
- four or five blank cards: A2 size measures 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″ folded
- optional: matching envelopes
- two or three different color ink pads which work for both fabric and paper (made by Versacraft or Yellow Owl)
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five sheets 8-1/2 x 11″ white bond or photocopy paper, cut in half to 8-1/2″(w) x 5-1/2(h)
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large-eye needle
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embroidery floss or linen bookbinding thread (sewing thread doubled can also work as another option)
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ruler
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scissors
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pencil
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scrap paper
Select two or more materials from the following list:
- cotton or muslin drawstring bag (4″ x 6″ or larger)
- blank canvas zip pouch
- blank cotton or linen tea towel (white or light color) or napkin
- white or light-color T-shirt
About the Instructor
Elaine G. Chu has taught students of all ages—online and in-person. Her work has appeared in “Greencraft” and “Somerset Studio” magazines and “1000 Artists‘ Books.” She co-authored Wood Paper Scissors.” a how-to crafts book. She received a B.A. in music at Yale University and a B.F.A. in graphic design at University of the Arts. View additional art at EGChuHandcrafted.etsy.com and on Instagram: @egchu1
All images courtesy of the instructor.
Class size is limited to ensure an optimal participant to Instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on Tuesday, July 19 at 11:59pm.
