Block Printing: Design, Carve & Print On Fabric

Lisa Thorpe

Surface Design Explorer, Organizational Wizard, Technique Trailblazer

lisathorpe.com

Easy

65 Minutes

Block Printing: Stamp Out Boring Fabric!

Lisa Thorpe, a seasoned mixed-media fiber artist, invites you to explore the vibrant world of block printing with her engaging and hands-on course. Known for her passion for fabric and design, Lisa eagerly shares her creative discoveries and innovative techniques. This course is your gateway to mastering block printing—a fun and essential surface design skill. Using soft rubber blocks and a simple carving tool, you'll learn how to design, carve, and print unique patterns on both fabric and paper.

You'll discover how to create repeat patterns, border designs, and focal point stamps, all guided by a helpful PDF template sheet for inspiration and practice. As you master the basics, you’ll find endless design possibilities—your carved stamps can personalize everything from quilts and clothing to housewares and cards. Embrace the joy of carving and printing, and watch your creativity flourish with each new design. Get ready for a playful, artistic adventure that will leave you eager to create and experiment with your new skills!

By The End of This Class, You'll Learn

Comprehensive Printing Techniques: Learn everything you need to know about printing on fabric and paper using soft-cut blocks.
Unique Stamp Creations: Design and carve stunning, hand-crafted rubber stamps for art quilting, home décor, custom cards, garments, and more.
Pattern Design Skills: Master the creation of repeat patterns, distinctive borders, and focal motifs.
Inspiration PDF: Access a PDF template sheet for inspiration and practice as you explore rubber stamp carving.
Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.