Unlock Bold Colors: Inktense Pencils vs Dye Pastels

Get ready to unleash your inner artist with Lisa Thorpe, a seasoned mixed-media fiber artist known for pushing the boundaries of fabric design. In this course, she’s ready to share her expert knowledge and innovative methods of coloring on fabric, all wrapped up in her signature playful style.

Lisa will guide you through two exciting techniques for adding color to fabric using Pentel Pastel Dye Sticks and Derwent Inktense pencils. You’ll not only learn the ins and outs of these versatile tools, but you’ll also get hands-on practice with technique videos and two bonus design sheets—featuring Lisa’s own hand-carved block prints and a mesmerizing mandala design. Whether you’re tracing your own images with permanent markers or diving into Lisa’s ready-made designs, you’ll come away with the skills to create stunning, personalized fabric art. Perfect for crafting gifts, decorating your home, or simply playing with color, this course pairs perfectly with Lisa’s Block Printing class for an even more colorful experience!

What you will learn

  • Master coloring techniques with Pentel Pastel Dye Sticks and Derwent Inktense pencils on fabric.

  • Gain confidence in combining different mediums to create unique, vibrant fabric art.

  • Learn to trace and color your own designs using permanent markers.

  • Explore creative applications for colored fabric in gifts, home decor, and personalized projects.

  • Receive two bonus design sheets: hand-carved block prints and a detailed mandala for coloring.

  • Perfectly complements Lisa Thorpe’s Block Printing class for even more creative possibilities!

  • Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.

Coloring Fabric with Inktense Pencils and Pastels

Explore fabric coloring with dye pastels and Inktense pencils. Learn fun, vibrant techniques, plus get bonus designs to bring your art to life!

  • $12.99

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  • Block Printing and Coloring on Fabric Bundle

    A special offer... Buy the Block Printing class and get Coloring on Fabric for just $7 more. Save 15%! This bundle includes:

    • Block Printing: Design, Carve & Print On Fabric ($24.99 value)
    • Coloring on Fabric: Dye Pastels vs Watercolor Pencils ($12.99 value)


  • Fiber Art Techniques for Fabric Bundle

    Save 22% when you buy these FIVE courses from Lisa in her Fiber Art Techniques for Fabric Bundle. The value of the bundle is $102.95 but your cost is $79.99. Here are the five classes you will receive.:

    • Block Printing: Design, Carve & Print On Fabric ($24.99 value)
    • Coloring Fabric with Inktense Pencils and Pastels ($12.99 value)
    • Marbling on Fabric ($29.99 value)
    • Make Your Own Gel Printing Plate ($4.99 value)
    • Gel Plate Printing on Fabric ($29.99 value)


Course Curriculum

  • Welcome to Coloring On Fabric!

    1 Text 1 Download

  • Introduction & Materials

    1 Video

  • Dye Pastels: practice then play

    2 Videos

  • Watercolor Pencils: practice then play

    2 Videos

  • Compare Mediums & More

    1 Video 1 Text