Description
Saturday 8th March
10am to 4pm – central Lechlade
PRINT-MAKING ON FABRICS & TEXTILES – a one-day workshop
Discover how to make your own fabulous fabrics and textiles in this one-day, immersive workshop.
- Work with fabric paints, to create colour block backgrounds and washes, overprinted with blocks and stencils to build a design.
- Learn repeat printing and border techniques using hand-carved Indian blocks.
- Explore 3D applique effects to create textured fabrics using multi-layer prints.
- Use household items to create interesting print marks on textiles.
- Learn how to create botanical prints using flowers and leaves.
You will create multiple pieces of fabric, combining a variety of techniques, suitable to use for a wealth of craft projects. Two printable tote bags are provided to print up in your favourite style, after you have explored all techniques.
This workshop is perfect for complete beginners, those with a little printmaking experience and crafters curious to create bespoke fabrics and designs.
The workshop takes place at Jennie’s home in the charming Cotswold market town of Lechlade-on-Thames.
The cost is £65, with all materials, tea and coffee provided. Please bring lunch or pop to one of Lechade’s cafes, shops or pubs (2 minutes’ walk).
Numbers are limited.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made 15 or more days before the workshop date are eligible for a full refund or credit note. Cancellations made between 8 and 14 days before the workshop are eligible for a 50% refund or credit note. No refunds can be given for cancellations made 7 days or less before the workshop date.