Printing Textiles at The Tinkerage, Dunmore

Event Details

Give your textiles a fresh new life in this creative and hands on workshop with artist and educator Kathy Orton.

Learn how to screen print funky designs onto recycled fabrics and transform everyday items such as cushion covers, tote bags, pillowcases, aprons, tea towels and tablecloths. Kathy will guide you through simple printing techniques and show you how to create bold, personalised designs on cotton and linen.

This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to explore textile art, reduce waste and add new character to well loved fabrics.

What to Bring

• Cushion covers, tote bags, pillowcases, aprons, tea towels or salvaged fabric if you already have some
• An apron
• A small pair of pointed scissors or a Stanley knife

The Tinkerage will also have salvaged textiles available to use.

Important Notes

• Participants must wear enclosed protective shoes at The Tinkerage
• BYO lunch, drink and mug for a cuppa

Join us for a fun day of creative reuse and learn how to turn old textiles into something fresh and unique.