BLOCK PRINTED TEA TOWELS
Inspired by Flowers & Plants

July 17^th & 24th, 5:30-8pm, at Polka Press. $135.
This workshop will cover all the basics of block printing! We will take inspiration from flowers and plants. In the first class we will create our designs and learn to carve blocks. The second class will be all about learning to print. You will leave the workshop with test prints on paper and tea towels featuring your own artwork! All of Bernie’s workshops focus on creativity, community, process over product, and learning over perfection. Ages 18+, all experience levels welcome. All supplies included.

Wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting ink on, bring an apron if you have one.

Follow this link to the Textile Art Center to register and for more details!

SCREEN PRINTED TEA TOWELS
Inspired by Fruits & Veggies

August 20^th 6-8pm and August 27th, 6-9pm at Polka Press. $135.
This two-session workshop (two hours for the first session; three hours for the second session) will cover all the basics of screenprinting! We will take inspiration from fruits and veggies and create a one-color printed tea towel. In the first class, we’ll create our designs, practice printing, and coat screens. In the second class, we’ll burn our screens and you will learn to print on fabric. You will leave the workshop with printed tea towels featuring your own artwork! All of Bernie’s workshops focus on creativity, community, learning over perfection, and process over product.

What to bring: Wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting ink on, bring an apron if you have one, and rubber gloves. All other supplies and materials are provided.

Optional: If you prefer working digitally, please bring your ipad or laptop. Otherwise just bring your ideas and you will create your stencils by hand.

Follow this link to the Textile Arts Center to register and for more details!