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Decorate Fabric and Paper Using Ancient Block-Printing Techniques

Block-Printing Workshop

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Carve patterns into a linoleum block, then use it to decorate cotton fabric during a block-printing workshop with Rekha Krishnamurthi

The Deal

  • $65 for one admission to a three-hour block-printing workshop with designer Rekha Krishnamurthi
  • Upon purchase, you may schedule for one of the available dates
  • You must reserve your date here in advance of the event

The event will be held at For Art’s Sake in the Upper West Side.

Each event is capped at 10 purchasers.

What You’ll Do

Nearly a millennium before the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press, the Chinese were using the art of block printing to embellish textiles with patterns and text. During a three-hour workshop, designer Rekha Krishnamurthi teaches you the ancient technique as you print a fabric design of your own. Following Rekha’s lead, participants carve a linoleum block with a custom pattern, then use it to decorate a piece of cotton fabric they’ll take home at the end of the session.

  • Learn an Ancient Art
    The basic techniques covered in the workshop allow you to print text, images, and patterns on textiles and paper.

  • Supplies Included
    Each participant receives carving tools, inks, and rollers to use for the workshop and one linoleum block and a yard of cotton fabric to decorate and take home. Guests also receive written information for future printing projects at home.

Your Host

Rekha Krishnamurthi Rekha Krishnamurthi
Textile Designer

It’s quite possible that you’ve seen some of Rekha Krishnamurthi’s artwork without ever knowing it. At her design studio Divine NY & Co, Rekha dyes and prints textiles for clothing, home decor, and more. She also teaches at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and she has garnered ample media attention from the likes of HuffPost Live and Oprah.com.

Need To Know Info

Promotional value expires Jan 24, 2015. Amount paid never expires. This deal is for the purchase of a ticket. Reservations required. Dates subject to capacity and cancellation. Refundable only on day of purchase. Min. of 4 participants or subject to cancellation. No value after date & time have passed. Must be 21+. Gratuity included. By completing your purchase, you agree that the email address you provide will be shared with SideTour for marketing purposes and as described in SideTour’s Privacy Policy. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

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