Upcoming Classes

We have 2 classes coming up at the end of the month.  On Saturday, Oct. 27, we will be teaching Print and Collage with Thermofax Screens at Artistic Artifacts.  In this class we teach the basics of thermofax printing in the morning, creating a stash of printed fabrics using our collection of original screens.  In the afternoon we will use those screens to create a 12 x 12 inch art collage.  Check out the complete description and supply list on the Artistic Artifacts website.

On Sunday, Oct. 28, we will teach a kid's class at Herndon ArtSpace, block printing on tote bags.  We will do some practice printing first to learn the technique and then the kids will plan their design and print their bag.  We will have a large selection of foam stamps and wooden printing blocks to choose from.  The link above will take you to their page for more info and registration.  If you know any kids you think might be interested, please share this information!

 

Design & Wine at ArtSpace Herndon

Earlier this year we were invited to lead a Design & Wine session at ArtSpace Herndon and that event was held this past Tuesday.  Our project was printing tote bags with thermofax screens.  This was a new venture for us in several ways - new venue (we also led a Sunday class for kids dyeing t-shirts), new format/time frame, and a specific project.  Usually we teach screen printing as a more open-ended technique for fiber & mixed media artists, so we are not as concerned with a finished product.  It was a fun evening, we all learned a few things, and everyone had a product they could take home.  Hopefully some will want to learn more about thermofax printing!  Here are some photos of our experience.

Some attendees were groups of friends and/or regulars at Design & Wine events.

There was a mother/daughter pair.

Some chose a single image as a focal point.

Others chose to create an overall design.

Here's most of the group with their printed totes.

A small group of friends and their finished bags.

One enterprising individual also brought a t-shirt and created this design with our peacock feather screen.

ArtSpace is a nice environment for teaching a class (our class was held in the gallery).  As you can see in the photos, there is art work hanging in the background - the current exhibit is work by Herndon High School seniors, as well as work by Melanie Stanley, a local artist.  If you are in the area, stop in and take a look at the exhibit and explore other opportunities at ArtSpace Herndon.

Upcoming Classes

If you are in the Northern Virginia/ DC area, we have 2 classes coming up in May, both at ArtSpace Herndon in Fairfax County.  ArtSpace Herndon is a gallery and performance venue that offers opportunities for local artists to exhibit their work, teach classes and offer workshops, and also showcases performers.

On May 6, we are offering a workshop for kids from 2-4 pm:  Indigo T-Shirt Dyeing.  Kids ages 8-14 will blend art and science by learning to fold a white t- shirt for dyeing in indigo dye; when removed from the dye bath, items change from green to blue.  More info and registration here.

On May 8, we will lead a Design and Wine event from 7-9 pm to learn Thermofax Screen Printing.  Get some friends together to socialize while you learn this basic printing technique.  You will use our original design screens to print a tote bag and learn how this technique can be used to print yardage, scarves, t-shirts, on paper, and clay.  One fee covers all supplies as well as wine and snacks.  More info and registration here.

Hope to see some of you (or your kids) at one of these events!