Fabric Block Printing and Pattern Design: A Deep Dive

Whether you want to refine existing block printing techniques on fabric or you are a total beginner who wants to jumpstart your skills, spending a full weekend with Susana McDonnell of LinoCave will allow you the opportunity to learn new techniques for each aspect of block printing and most importantly, have time to practice them. Susana will demonstrate her tried and true methods for pattern design, carving and different methods of inking. All materials and supplies will be included, but if students have specific fabric items they would like to print, they should bring them along (pre-washed).

Skills and Techniques:

• Geometric repeat pattern design
• Block carving
• Printing on fabric

Materials Fee: $65 paid directly to the instructor

Special Tools or Equipment: All materials will be provided, but if students would like to bring garments, such as t-shirts or specific fabrics they would like to print, please pre-wash them and make sure they lay flat. If students would like to bring their favorite carving tools, they may, but is not necessary as they will be provided.

Workshop Policies: Please be sure to read our 2025 policies before you register for a workshop which can be found here Workshop Policies