Join TALA president Carrie Burckle in this 2-day screen printing class. Students will learn the basic language and structures of textile design using tracing paper, cut out stencils and textile inks to explore shape, color, and pattern designs on fabric. The method of printing, of layering colorful shapes with textile inks is improvisational. It is a meaningful way to explore the possibilities of pattern design using shape and color. Students will be inspired by the playful aesthetics of the art and designs of mid-century modern artists.
Instruction includes a demonstration of the improvisational method of screen printing, how to mix inks, setting up a padded surface, types of fabric substrates, placement of fabric on a padded surface, screen mesh, and screen frames, how to use a squeegee and stencil methods of screen printing. Included are instructional handouts, a materials list, and textile suppliers.
Items Covered By Material’s Fee:
Workshop materials fee includes: Use of handheld screens, textile inks and containers, water-based extender, spatulas, squeegees/spreaders, Duralar stencil material, padding and covers for tables, t-pins, trays, small cutting mats, tracing paper, simple green cleaner, newspaper, iron and ironing board.
Fabrics per student: 1 yd of cotton muslin, 1.5 yards of linen, and 2 cotton bandanas. Students are encouraged to bring their own prewashed woven or knitted fabrics made with these fibers: cotton, linen, rayon, and cotton/poly blends. Also suggested that students bring in vintage textiles and clothes to upcycle. Look for cotton or linen pre-sewn floursack towels, table runners, etc.
Fees:
Class: $250
Additional materials fee: payable to the instructor $50.00, please bring exact cash for supplies on the first day of the workshop.
Limited seats, register early!