Print Collage Stitch

Print Collage Stitch 

Print Collage Stitch is a fun workshop to learn some easy textile art design skills. Create your own colourful and patterned papers and fabrics to turn into a collage. Adults only (16 years +)

Watch my promotional video for a sneak peak.

Course description

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Print Collage Stitch is the process used by textile artists and quilters to design their art pieces. It’s a quick, easy and inexpensive method to create decorated paper or fabrics which are then used to give your work individuality. It’s also useful for general crafts such as cardmaking, or art journals and sketchbooks. It’s a whole heap of fun and it’s much easier than it looks. It will inspire designs for embroidery and collage. So if you like any form of craft, quilting, or patchwork then you need to give it a go.

Firstly, I’ll show you how to make your own mark-making tools and printing blocks using everyday items.  Then I’ll demonstrate various mono-printing techniques using the amazing gelatin plates to create colour and pattern on paper or fabric (gelli printing). Gelatin plates pick up subtle textures and marks. Because of that, I love to use ‘found’ objects from around the house. Nature also provides inspiration from feathers and leaves.These unique prints will enable you to totally personalize your work.

You will create your own collection of printed papers. Then I’ll show you how to use your prints as collage material to make a still life floral collage picture.  Finally, we’ll look at how colour and pattern can inspire stitch. You can use hand or machine embroidery to embellish your collage in the studio and at home.

This class will free you from having to buy commercial printed papers and fabrics. It will add a whole new dimension to your work. It’s the easiest way to learn how to design your own unique artworks.

Level: All (although  hand embroidery, basic sewing machine or free-motion embroidery skills would be an advantage). Adults (16 yrs +)

Who is this aimed at?

Anyone who enjoys crafting, not just textile art.  Handprinted materials can be used to make book covers, cards, gift labels, wrapping paper and in mixed media art.  You don’t need any art or drawing experience.

What will I learn?

• how to make your own print blocks
• what papers and fabrics can be printed on
• what you can use as a print plate
• how to assemble your prints into a collaged picture

Course arrangements

When you come to Print Collage Stitch and see how easy and fun it is to make your own gorgeous collage materials, you won’t want to buy commercially-printed paper or fabric ever again.

All the printing equipment is provided but I’ll advise the paper requirements when you book.

For inspiration, why not take a look at this website of one of my favourite textile artists.  Hilary Beattie often uses gel-printing techniques in her work.