Block Printed Tea Towel Workshop

Transform a humble tea towel into functional art in this satisfying 3-hour workshop! You'll design and carve your own printing block, then use it to create a repeating pattern on a beautiful linen tea towel. This is printmaking you can use every day—or gift to someone who appreciates handmade beauty.

Whether you're drawn to geometric patterns, botanical motifs, or quirky illustrations, you'll create a one-of-a-kind textile that brings artistry to the everyday ritual of cooking and cleaning. These also make wonderful gifts for the hard-to-shop-for people in your life!

What You'll Learn:

• Design principles for repeating patterns and motifs
• Carving techniques for clean, crisp prints
• Block printing on fabric (different from paper!)
• Pattern registration and spacing strategies
• Heat-setting techniques to make your print permanent and washable

What You'll Make: One custom block-printed linen tea towel (approximately 18" x 28") featuring your original design. Your carved block comes home with you too—use it for future tea towels, tote bags, bandanas, or paper projects!

What's Included: High-quality linen tea towel, carving block, carving tools, fabric-safe printing ink, and all instruction. Everything you need to create a finished, washable, usable piece.

Perfect For: Printmakers wanting to work on fabric, home cooks who appreciate beautiful tools, gift-makers, anyone wanting functional art in their kitchen, or crafters seeking a satisfying evening project.

Wear clothes that can get inky. Bring design ideas or sketches (fruits and vegetables make great subjects!)

Class size limited to 4 participants for personalized attention.

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