Event Info
This virtual workshop takes place on Zoom on Saturday, October 29 from 3–5pm:
- Saturday, October 29, 3:00–5:00 pm
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on Saturday, October 22, at 11:59pm.
About the Workshop:
Students will design and sketch an object which they will then carve from a slab of rubber. We will continue exploring printing on fabric and paper, using brayer and blockprinting inks.
Learn or review how to carve your own blockprint, using a clever transfer technique. Each person will print several paper cards and a set of cloth napkins or other fabric items of their choice. We will discuss additional printing techniques including ideas for animation. I will also demo how to construct a sewn booklet, using one of the printed cards as a cover. You will complete the class with knowledge and skills in creating new designs on your own with lots more application possibilities.
Note: This is a follow-up class to the “Handcarved Blockprinting” class offered during Summer 2022. However, this class is structured, so that students of any level can join. Even if participants have not previously taken the first class, they can still participate in this session as beginners.
Required Materials:
- Set of linocutting tools by Speedball or Blick
- 3×4″ rubber carving slab (Speedball)
- Speedball Black Blockprinting ink for fabric.
- Optional: Speedball Blockprinting fabric inks with full set of six colors (includes black)
- Brayer
- piece of flat acrylic or plexi sheet that measures approx 8×10″
- four to six cotton napkins
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large-eye needle
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embroidery floss
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pencil
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metal ruler
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scrap paper
Other optional materials:
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cutting mat
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wood embroidery hoop (any size) and lightweight fabric bigger than the hoop
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any other fabric item of your choice: canvas bag, zip pouch, linen tea towel, cotton apron,OR muslin, cotton, or denim fabric by the yard
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 Saturday, October 22 at 11:59pm.
