Reprint & Rewear: Silk Screen Printing for Clothing

Got clothes you don’t wear anymore because you’re bored of them… or because there’s that stain that just won’t budge? This fun, hands-on workshop shows you how to give tired garments a bold new look using simple silk-screen printing.

Silk-screen printing is an easy, creative way to upstyle clothing by printing a design directly onto fabric. With just one stencil, you can transform multiple items and give your wardrobe a whole new vibe.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of silk-screen printing using hand-cut stencils, and practice printing onto t-shirts or other garments you’ve retired from regular wear. Expect creativity, experimentation, and plenty of “oh wow, that worked!” moments.

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Perfect for adult beginners and young people aged 16+.
No prior experience needed—just curiosity and clothes ready for a makeover.

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Please bring a selection of garments you’d like to print on. One of the joys of silk-screen printing is that you can create multiple prints using the same design.

Ideal items include:

• T-shirts (perfect for beginners)
• Jeans
• Aprons
• Skirts/dresses
• Shirts
• Other fabric items with a flat surface at least A5 in size

Avoid dark colours, pleats, pockets, seams, or heavy embellishments in the print area.
For best results, fabrics should be cotton or cotton-rich blends.

✨ All tools, inks, and equipment are supplied by The ReDress Hub.

Clothing Protection: Please bring either a large shirt or apron to protect your clothing and or wear old clothing you don't mind getting some paint on!

If you’d like to keep printing after the workshop, you’ll be able to take your stencil home and we’ll recommend the tools and materials you can purchase—either through us or from local art supply stores.

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There will be time during the workshop to develop your design, but we recommend arriving with a simple idea in mind. Bold shapes and block designs work best—and don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process step-by-step.

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Workshops at The ReDress Hub are even better shared! They’re perfect for friends, family, or colleagues looking to do something creative together.

Bring a group of 4 or more, and you’ll receive:
✨ A group discount
✨ A few special treats to enjoy together

Get in touch with us directly for group booking details—we’d love to host you.

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If you require a carer or support while attending your workshop, we have a special Companion Ticket for those with a Companion card. Please enter the code ReDressCompanion (all one word) to reveal this special ticket when booking your tickets.

Through a Community Grant with the City of Launceston, we are pleased to offer subsidised spaces to this workshop for people on full-time pensions, unemployment benefits, hold a health care card or similar.

Interested? Please contact us directly (see below) and we'll explain how you can benefit from this program.

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We're excited to be able to run our workshop face-to-face in beautifully designed new workshop space at The ReDress Hub

The ReDress Hub is located at:

Shop 6&7, Quadrant Plaza, 94 York St, Launceston, Tasmania.

You can find us just behind Toyworld :) or up Clayton Lane from the fountain in the Quadrant Mall.

Super handy access to parking in the Care CarPark next door, with great cafes close by to fuel you up for all your workshop needs.

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If you have been or could have been exposed to COVID19 through travel or a close contact, please consider your attendance and or wearing a mask at the event.

If you have any symptoms and don't feel well please don't attend your workshop and get in touch with us for more details.

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For further information about The ReDress Hub please check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ReDressHub

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, our best contact is [email protected] or reach out via our social media.

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We hope to see you at The ReDress Hub soon!

Dr. Kirsty Máté is a designer, educator, and artist with a lifelong passion for sustainability, design, and clothing that tells a story. With over 30 years of experience in sustainable design, she is widely regarded as a pioneer in the field.

Her career spans architecture, interior, textile and exhibition design, as well as performance art, taking her around the world and across both industry and academia. Kirsty is widely published and has exhibited her work internationally in both design and art contexts.

A long-time silk-screen printer, Kirsty now uses this craft to create her much-loved reusable Heirloom gift wraps. She is also the founder of The ReDress Hub, where she champions slow fashion, circular design, and creative reuse.

Kirsty is excited to share her skills in this beginner silk-screen printing workshop, showing how simple techniques can transform old clothes and support a more thoughtful, sustainable approach to fashion.

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