$90.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Printing patterns using found objects is a fun, simple and inexpensive introduction to block

printing, with many applications.

In this fun, three-hour workshop we’ll look at how to design repeat patterns, and learn simple

inking and printing techniques. We’ll then explore printing with a variety of unconventional

objects like glass dishes, textured plastic, even fruits and vegetables. We’ll then block-print

festive patterns onto napkin.

Participants will print a set of 4 napkins.

There will be other table linens available to purchase and print as well: tea towels, table runners etc

TIME & DATE

Sun Nov 30, 1 - 3 pm

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Leah Springate

Leah is a printmaker and book designer now living in Owen Sound. She graduated with honours from the Ontario College of Art where she specialized in Printmaking and Book Arts. After a 20-year career designing books at Penguin Random House Canada, she left to focus on producing her own work as co-proprietor of Mammoth Hall Press, a private printmaking and design studio.

She has worked in many printmaking media including linocut and woodcut, etching and drypoint, screen-printing, cyanotype, and letterpress. 

Her work is held internationally in public and private collections.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Wear; closed toe shoes & work clothes to get dirty in

Suitable for all levels.

Wheelchair accessible

Bring readers for working small