Block Printing On Textiles

Block Printing On Textiles

Learn how to carve, prepare, and print on textiles using rubber blocks!

By LaunchSpace Inc.

Date and time

Saturday, June 29 · 1 - 4pm EDT

Location

LaunchSpace

131 West Main Street #Suite 342 Orange, MA 01364

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About this event

  • 3 hours

Block printing with rubber (sometimes referred to as "linocut" which references the linoleum blocks some people carve instead) is a great way to customize your clothes, curtains, tote bags, and many other textiles! In this class, you will start by designing on paper, learn how to transfer the design to the block, and then be given instruction on how to carve the block! Once the block is carved, we will use it to print on various textiles using specialty ink. You will be able to take the block home to print on even more items! There will be some items to choose from to print on, but you're welcome to bring your own! And of course, you get to take home whatever you print on.

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Kady Woods

Optional: Bring your own fabric/textile items to print on. Cotton and cotton blends are perfect for printing on, as well as other natural fabrics like linen and hemp (as long as it is a tight weave) and canvas. Avoid novelty fabrics (fur, highly textured, etc.), polyester, as well as spandex and lycra.

Prerequisites: None!

Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellations made three or more days prior to class will be happily refunded.

Pay It Forward: At LaunchSpace, we want to ensure that all members of our community are able to access the workshops and classes we offer. For this reason, we offer a Pay-It-Forward ticket giving the option for those purchasing tickets to contribute a bit more. Pay-It-Forward tickets support a scholarship for members of our community who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial barriers.

Access to Art Scholarship: We aim to have all our workshops accessible to all. If you are interested in a financial scholarship to attend this event, let us know! 🎨✨ Apply here

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LaunchSpace Inc.

Our mission is to support innovative economic development in post-industrial, semi-rural communities by providing opportunities to explore and develop hands-on skills in support of enhanced personal satisfaction, increased employment value, and business incubation to benefit individuals, schools, businesses and the broader community.

Creation: by providing workshop space and equipment for local craftspeople to produce their work, collaborate with other makers, and take classes that teach members and non-members maker-based skills.

Education: by operating a training center that serves as a satellite campus for community colleges to provide workforce development opportunities, offer job training certificates, "micro" credit courses, and access to higher education and online learning; and to serve as an extension of partnering organizations for educational events.

Incubation: by providing physical space and other supportive resources for entrepreneurs launching businesses with a focus on the creative economy.

We work with local artists, makers and educators to provide fun, creative and inspiring classes and workshops throughout the year. Please join our social media channels to stay up to date with our events.

$40