Custom Heat Pressed Slip Workshop with Orchard NYC

Want to add a personal touch to your wardrobe? Join Orchard NYC and enid in our Custom Heat Pressed Slip workshop, where you'll customize a vintage slip skirt, dress, or top of your choice! This workshop is for anyone who wants to get creative and make something truly unique, while enjoying a community craft environment with others!

Description: In this workshop, participants will take a one-of-a-kind, vintage slip skirt, dress, or top and transform it by collaging and heat pressing digital prints into a customized piece.

Workshop Options: Friday, June 13th (6-9pm) and Saturday, June 14th(1-4pm)

Location: enid (2003. W. Fulton St. Suite 302. Chicago IL 60612)

What You’ll Learn:

• Step-by-step instructions for heat pressing to create long lasting prints
• Tips for sublimation printing
• Tips for choosing the right materials and designs for the perfect press
• Pro tips for troubleshooting common heat press problems
• Collaging techniques

Materials Provided:

• A one-of-a-kind, vintage slip skirt/dress/top (chosen day of) (available in sizes XS-3XL) Please select your size via the add-on option after selecting your ticket!
• Access to a variety of digital prints and designs to collage with
• Heat press machine + all necessary tools and materials
• Expert guidance throughout the entire process

Who Should Attend: This workshop is open to anyone -no design experience needed—just bring your creative energy and we'll handle the rest.

More about Orchard NYC: Orchard is a queer-owned brand based in NYC that creates nostalgic, hand printed garments. Created by Ruby Gold in 2023, Orchard is a project devoted to merging whimsical art with fashion through the form of clothing and accessories. You can find hand-drawn pictures and writing throughout each piece like a one-of-a-kind eye spy memento.

How to visit the showroom: When arriving, there are two entrances. Please use the 2nd set of doors from Damen Ave. On the box select the "Contacts" button and find "enid." That will call us and we will buzz you in. Upon entering use the ramp or stair to get to the elevator. enid is located on the third floor.

Note: By participating in this workshop, all attendees agree to use the provided tools and materials safely and responsibly. While every effort will be made to provide guidance on proper usage, participants are ultimately responsible for their own actions. The organizers, instructors, and enid are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during or as a result of the workshop. Please handle all tools with care and follow safety instructions provided.

Participation in this workshop assumes acceptance of these terms.