Handcarved Blockprints on Fabric and Paper (Fall 2024)

Course Code: 24FPM100V

This virtual workshop takes place on Zoom on Sunday, October 6th from 1:00 pm–3:30 pm:

  • Sunday, October 6th, 1:00–3:30 pm

Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on Sunday, September 22, at 11:59pm.


About the Workshop:

In this virtual workshop taught by instructor Elaine G. Chu, 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 also a drawstring bag and zip pouch when ordering the supply kit.

Participants can also gather their own tea towel, cloth napkin or T-shirt if they’d like to print additional or different items.

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 for everyone:

  • Photocopy paper
  • ruler
  • scissors
  • pencil
  • scrap paper

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS (ONLY IF YOU DID NOT PURCHASE THE ADD-ON FOR THE KIT) :

  • Set of linocutting tools by Speedball or Blick

  • 3×4″ rubber carving slab (Speedball)

  • four or five blank cards

  • two or three different color ink pads which work for both fabric and paper (made by Versacraft or Yellow Owl Workshop)
  • cotton or muslin drawstring bag
  • blank zip pouch
 
A more detailed materials list will be sent to you in an email after registering.
 

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. 

$60.00 – $115.00