Exploring Print Processes on Fabric

This exciting new course brings together a number of processes in order for you to explore & experiment with printing onto fabric.

Week 1- 2 Introduction to screen printing and making photo stencils.

Introduction to screenprinting on fabric and understanding textile design by printing a piece of multi coloured fabric.

Designing a photo stencil that can be used to print with both acrylic inks and then in future weeks with dyes layering with paper stencils and other printed techniques.

Week 3 Sublimation printing

Sublimation printing allows a painterly effect through transferring paintings and mark making directly from paper on to fabric using a heat press or iron. In addition masks and nature can be used to print from and layers built up.
Explore the many different effects possible using sublimation dyes.

HALF TERM WEEK 30th May - NO CLASS

Week 4 Lino print on fabric

Explore motif or tile type designs and cut your own lino design which can then be printed as a repeat on to fabric.

Week 5 Procion dyes with paper stencils & screens made with Anne

An introduction to printing with procion dyes covering mordanting, fabric preparation and setting the dye. We will make stencil screens to use alongside the screens created with Anne in week 2.

Weeks 6 Gelliplate printing on fabric

We will explore the fun of using a Gelliplate to create your own fabrics using textile medium and dyes. Gelliplate monoprinting is a fun, experimental and intriguing way to create unique, textural and colourful patterns and art. Use everyday items (e.g. string) and natural objects (e.g. leaves) to create textured prints. We will also prepare our screens using a range of these items on a screen using thickened dyes and leave to dry, ready for week 7’s breakdown screen printing.

Week 7 Open screen - Breakdown screenprinting

Breakdown screen printing is an experimental, organic method to create uniquely printed fabrics with exciting colours, textures and distressed marks. We will print our screens and enjoy the surprise of this exciting print method.

Week 8 Decorative screenprinting

We will explore a range of decorative screen printing techniques, including foiling and puff binder.

Please bring along a variety of pieces of natural fabric such as cotton, muslin, linen and silk to print on to.

Rachele Dickie

Is a member of GPC and an experienced textile artist inspired by nature. Having completed a textiles HND as a mature student a number of years ago, Rachele has gone on to develop her textile surface design skill base and experiments with different ways of printing on fabric creating art pieces. Much of her work is inspired by local walks and makes use of plants through eco printing, natural dye and monoprinting with plants.

Anne Haworth

trained as a textile designer with a specific interest in relief printing. She creates monotypes, collographs, cardcuts, woodcuts and linocuts on paper and also transfers them into screen prints on cloth. Anne creates bold, playful images that reflect her love of surface pattern and design. She produces items such as handbags, cushion covers, tea cosy’s, hats, tea towels and aprons and has her own label, ‘Curious Cloth’ set up in 2014. She is a regular teacher at the GPC.

Jeanette Newell

Jeanette is a Textile artist and designer with an MA in Textile Design. She is a qualified teacher (PCET), and is a lecturer in art, design and fashion at a local FE college.

Terms and Conditions:

Bookings are only confirmed on receipt of the full cost of the course. We will not be liable for any childcare, travel or accommodation fees lost due to cancellation by us.
You will need to bring your own lunch as there are no facilities nearby.

Please bring an apron, some basic kit like pencils, pens, your tutor should get in touch before the start of your course to let you know if there is anything specific you need to bring.

Cancellation Policy:

The sum of £50, will be lost If you cancel at short notice (less than 2 weeks before the course start). If your place cannot be filled, no monies will be returned. Please note that it is necessary for tutors to be passed your e-mail address for the purpose of running the workshop, please see our privacy policy. For further information please email us on info@gpchq.co.uk

NEW COVID-19 Precautions

Presses and shared equipment (keeping this to a minimum) are wiped after use with antibacterial cleaner.
There will be separate inking up spaces for students.
Tutors will demonstrate technique in such a way to ensuring safe social distancing.
Extractor fans will be switched on during courses.
Students on courses run in the downstairs studio will have access to both the upstairs and downstairs toilets.
Students will need to bring all refreshments with them.

Exploring Print Processes on Fabric - 8 week Course NEW!