Monoprinting on Fabric

I've previously blogged about my experiments with monoprinting on fabric, particularly t-shirts and art aprons.   I recently ran a workshop with the Warwick Artists Group and I'd like to share some photos and experiences from the workshop.

We explored sun printing using Dala Sun Colour Paints, gelatine monoprinting and stencil printing with an etching press.

We had heaps of fun with some great results and near misses.  I always enjoy running workshops with art groups, there's a great vibe and lots of light hearted laughter and jokes.  It really makes tutoring less of a 'job' !

Jo's black scarf with white repeated design -
monoprinted but looks like block printing

Jill making a plastic stencil using a
mini-soldering iron.
It melts the edges of the plastic (instead of cutting with a scalpel)
which makes an interesting effect when printed.

Printing using ferns and other pressed plant material,
using oil based etching inks and the etching press.

Jo with her printed tea towel.
It looked like she bought it
from an expensive homewares shop,
just beautiful.

The happy artists with some of their pieces from the workshop,
with 'Presston' the etching press.