Intro to Block Printing: Linoleum Carving Class with Moth Snow

Class Overview

Have you been interested in customizing your sewing projects, making bespoke fabric for your home, or wanted to try out printmaking but felt overwhelmed by the possibility? In this 3 hour class, you’ll be walked through designing, carving, and printing your very own block print. Learn how to convert your design into a block print, from sketching and transferring to carving, and best practices for textile printing. After carving, you’ll get the chance to print your block and use pre-carved blocks provided by Moth to expand your designs.

You'll receive hands-on instruction from Moth Snow, a sustainable textile artist and teacher with over 10 years of experience. By the end of class, you'll not only learn the basics of fabric printing, but also create a washable, custom textile that tells your own story. Reimagine a well loved shirt, personalize napkins, print fabric patches for mending. Discover the joy of printmaking in a supportive, creative environment.

You'll complete a small trial project, one larger printed item of your choice, and take home your custom-carved block. You can also print with a collection of pre-carved designs by Moth to fill out your garments. 

You're welcome to bring cards, notebooks, or other paper items to print on and make your creations even more personal.  Items can be mixed fiber textiles, napkins, pillowcases, and natural fiber clothing like cotton, denim, and linen. Polyester items are printable as well, 50%+ natural fibers preferred. Avoid slick polyester or fabrics with high texture like velvet or corduroy. 

All levels welcome, no experience required. Ages 15+.

Date: June 20, 2-5pm

Location: Catskill Atelier: 391 Main St. Catskill, NY 12414 (2nd Fl, no ADA access)

Necessary Material to Bring to Class

• Inspiration for your 4x6 block
  
• Dark or light natural fiber fabric, tote bags
• Fabric scraps to make patches if desired
• Paper goods, cards, or note books

Materials Provided

• Carving tools
• Drawing tools
• 4x6 Block for carving your stamp
• Wash safe ink in 2 colors
• Rolling tools
• Fabric to test prints on
• Instruction

Teacher Bio
Moth Snow is a sustainable designer, print maker and painter based in Kingston. With over a decade of textile experience they enjoy teaching the art of textile craft to others. Their work revolves around breaking free from the conventional waste cycle, breathing new life into forgotten objects, and fostering a life long love of creating in others. 

Note: We will need a minimum of 3 signs ups to activate this course. The class maxes out at 9 spots. 

Cancellation Policy

Should you need to cancel, you may do so up to 1 week (7 days) before the class date. You will receive Made X Hudson store credit for the amount of your registration fee, good toward any merchandise, classes or custom factory services. 

* Please note our factory is accessible only by stairs. Our apologies for any inconvenience!