Pattern Play: Block Printing on Paper and Fabric
Create hand carved relief blocks with simple shapes that can tesselate to create unique patterns.
Create hand carved relief blocks with simple shapes that can tesselate to create unique patterns.
Learn to screen print, with cut stencils, and line designs for photo emulsion exposures. Multiple color experiments are possible from different screens and collaborations.
Experience the beautiful technique of Japanese style design and woodblock carving. Printing is by hand with the baren. An introduction and cultural engagement with a worldwide aesthetic phenomenon.
Pressure printing is a unique printed “capture” of textures and patterns from stencils.
This ubiquitous toy gives us patterns and designs to print on the letterpress for blocky text and geometric patterns.
Handset metal type which gives impression to meaningful words and makes a timely Valentine keepsake!
Carve a linoleum block stamp for printing on t-shirts, tote bags, quilt blocks, for patterning & design.
Capture the fluidity of watercolor with an “under pressure” transfer by hand or through the press.
Learn the breadth of intaglio printmaking techniques.