Handcarved Blockprints on Paper and Fabric

Handcarved Blockprints on Paper and FabricCourse Code: 26MPM100V This one day, virtual workshop takes place online on Sunday June 14th from 11AM to 1: 30PM ET. Sunday, June 14th, from 11AM to 1: 30PM ET Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on June 7 at 11: 59 pm. About the Workshop: Participants will design and sketch an object or geometric shape and use a clever transfer technique before carving the image from a slab of rubber. Well print on both paper and fabric. Each person

Course Code: 26MPM100V

This one day, virtual workshop takes place online on Sunday June 14th from 11AM to 1:30PM ET.

• Sunday, June 14th, from 11AM to 1:30PM ET

Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on June 7 at 11:59 pm.

About the Workshop:

Participants will design and sketch an object or geometric shape and use a clever transfer technique before carving the image from a slab of rubber. We’ll print on both paper and fabric. Each person will print a set of cards and also a drawstring bag and zip pouch when ordering the supply kit. Participants can also gather their own tea towel, cloth napkin or T-shirt if they’d like to print additional or different items. The instructor will also demonstrate how to construct a sewn booklet, using one of the printed cards as a cover.

Follow along and make one or two of your own! By the end of the workshop, participants will have the knowledge and skills to create new designs on their own!

Required Materials:

• five sheets 8-1/2 x 11″ white bond or photocopy paper, cut in half to 8-1/2″(w) x 5-1/2(h
• ruler
• scissors
• pencil
• scrap paper

REQUIRED MATERIALS (ONLY IF YOU DID NOT PURCHASE THE ADD-ON FOR THE KIT) :

• Set of linocutting tools by Speedball or Blick
• 3×4″ rubber carving slab (Speedball)
• four or five blank cards: A2 size measures 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″ folded
• optional: matching envelopes
• two or three different color ink pads which work for both fabric and paper (made by Versacraft or Yellow Owl Workshop)
• cotton or muslin drawstring bag (4x6”or larger)
• blank zip pouch (any size)

OPTIONAL  MATERIALS: (These may be substituted for the drawstring bag or zip pouch)

• blank cotton or linen tea towel (white or light color)
• cotton napkin (white or light color)
• T shirt (white or light color)

About the Instructor

Elaine G. Chu has taught students of all ages in person and online. Her work has been featured in “Greencraft” and“Somerset Studio” magazines as well as “1000 Artists’ Books.” She co-authored “Wood Paper Scissors,” a how-to crafts book. Elaine received a B.A. in music at Yale University and a B.F.A. in graphic design at University of the Arts. You can view more of her work at EGChuHandcrafted.etsy.com and @egchu1 on Instagram.

All images courtesy of the instructor unless otherwise noted.