Ink & Indigo : Block printing on plant dyed fabric with Celine Gordon
Schedule
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Harwood Art Center | Albuquerque, NM
About this Event
In this immersive, two-day workshop you’ll discover the magic of block printing on textiles dyed with vibrant natural colors! On the first day, we’ll focus on dyeing fabric with indigo and other natural plant dyes to create beautiful earthy hues. You’ll also start carving your own design into a linoleum block, learning how to make repeat patterns. We’ll go over techniques for creating linocuts, from transferring your image onto the linoleum block to planning the composition and detailing. We will explore various carving techniques as well to achieve different textures, depths, and shading in your prints.
The next day, you’ll print your carved blocks on both paper and fabric, experimenting with repeat patterns to create your very own custom textiles. By the end of the class, you’ll have beautifully dyed and printed bandanas to take home, along with the skills to keep exploring block printing and natural dying on your own. Whether you're new to printmaking or experienced and looking to push your creative boundaries, this workshop will be an exciting, unique way to explore block printing!
When
Saturday & Sunday 1-5p
April 5, 6
Where
This class will be indoors and outdoors in our Dining Hall in the main Harwood Building and in the courtyard, weather permitting; 1114 7th St. NW 87102.
Accessibility: Harwood is a 1925 registered historic building. The Dining Hall is fully ADA accessible, via a ramp to our main entrance. Access to the darkroom is limited. From our main entrance the darkroom is accessible via two sets of stairs; from a private entrance, available upon request, accessible via one set of stairs. General parking is available on the South side of the building in a lit lot; accessible parking is reserved in front of the main entrance. Armless chairs are available in the Dining Hall. Bathroom access is down the hall from the Dining Hall.
Who
YOU are welcome!
This class is open to adults ages 18 and up, teens under the age of 18 with parent permission (please email [email protected]). This workshop is appropriate for people of all experience levels.
What to Bring
All materials are provided. A $30 material fee is included in the class registration fee.
Illness Policy
If you are feeling ill, please do not come to this class. This class is held in a large indoor space, participants are welcome to wear masks.
Questions?
If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Refund Policy
Class Fee refunds will be issued on a case-by-case basis, Harwood will retain a 10% administrative fee. Requests must be emailed to Hollie ([email protected]) at least ten days prior to the start date of the class.
The Class Fees will not be refunded if students request to withdraw from the workshop less than ten days before the start date of the class or after the class has begun.
If the class is canceled by Harwood Art Center for any reason, Harwood will offer you two options: either refund the Class Fee in full OR issue a class credit in the full amount paid to be used within a year towards a Harwood Art School workshop.
About the Teaching Artist :
Celine Gordon (she/her) is an artist and educator whose work blends printmaking, painting, and earth pigments to create nature-inspired art, fostering a deep connection to the landscape through hands-on workshops and unique, sustainable practices.
Website: www.celinegordon.com; Instagram: offgridstudionm
Where is it happening?
Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th Street Northwest, Albuquerque, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 155.00 to USD 185.00
