Virtual Relief Printing Repeat Patterns For Textiles with Dave DiMarchi
Saturday, December 5 and 12, 1pm-4pm (2 Zoom Sessions)
Members: $105, Non-Members: $120 (Students Purchase Materials)
This online workshop will explore all the intricacies of relief printing repeat patterns for textiles, wallpaper, giftwrap and decorative papers. Using simple tools and techniques, artists will design, carve and print their own one- and two-color patterns over the course of two sessions. Artists will also have the opportunity to print paper goods like stationery and giftwrap. No experience necessary, beginners -or those looking to explore relief printmaking in your own studios- welcome!
Registration link will be sent out one day before the class begins.
Deadline to sign up is December 3rd, 2020 and you MUST order your own materials 1-2 weeks ahead of time!
STUDENT MATERIALS (alternatives when applicable, for cost and availability, are offered in italicized parentheses):
• 12x16” plexiglass palette (picture frame glass, or other non-porous surface that can be cleaned)
• At least two 4”-6” Speedball Soft Rubber Brayer:
https://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-softrubber-brayers/
• 3 1”-1.5” Ink/Palette Knife (plastic knife, butter knife)
• 4 DickBlick “Soft-Kut” Printing Blocks, 4x6” or larger:
https://www.dickblick.com/products/soft-kut-printingblocks/
• Linoleum Cutting Tool: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-lino-cutter-set/
• 50-sheet, pad Richeson Bulk Block Printing Paper, 9x12”:
https://www.dickblick.com/products/richesonbulk-printmaking-paper (65# copy paper, although thinner, can be used as an alternative)
• At least one yard of 100% cotton, linen, silk or other all-natural fiber (t-shirts, tablecloths, tea towels, etc.)
• Speedball Fabric Block Printing Ink: https://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-fabricpaper-block-printing-ink/
• Misting Spray bottle with Water
*If you are only seeking to explore printing on paper, disregard the Speedball Fabric Block Printing Ink above and instead purchase this:
• Speedball Water Soluble Block Printing Ink:
https://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-watersoluble-block-printing-inks/
MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS TO HAVE ON HAND:
• Roll of paper towels
• Newsprint/scrap paper, 8x10” or larger (copy paper)
• Pencil & Eraser, Sharpies
• Small tube of Red Acrylic Paint
• Bone Folder (metal table spoon, popsicle stick, wooden spatula/spoon)
• Disposable Gloves
• Apron/Smock
• Xacto Knife/Scissors
• Ruler
• Windex/Glass Cleaner and Sponge
• Dish Soap
• Iron, for heat-setting fabric inks