Printmaking and Bookbinding
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Learn to design and cut a set of coordinating, wood mounted blocks. Print and overprint repeats and border patterns on to cloth and paper. Traditional techniques and simple dye fixing can be continued at home on a kitchen table.
This highly practical workshop will take you through all the stages of designing, cutting and printing a range of alternative pattern repeats on fabric and paper. All techniques can easily transfer to a kitchen table and be continued at home. Tutor's samples, books and artist images will inspire your designs.
Suitable for all levels
The textiles studio is located in the Nancy Seear block on the second floor accessible by stairs or lift and stair lift combined. If you have any mobility support needs please contact ALS on 020 7450 1972 before enrolling. The print process requires some standing and striking each print with a mallet.
A simple image or design idea is desirable as a starting point. A notebook, pencil and apron will be useful.
Follow @textilesatmorley for inspiration on Instagram. Morley College Textiles department offers a range of exciting creative courses from absolute beginners to advanced, please check the website for further details.