History Of Pattern And Block Printing Workshop

English Heritage

• 19 July 2024
• 09:00 – 15:00
• See organiser for pricing
• Ages 0 – 18 years

Description

Join us at Kenwood for a day of block printing and create stunning patterns inspired by your historic surroundings.

The session will be led by art & design historian Francesca Herrick, who lectures at KLC School of Design and Chelsea College of Arts, as well as delivering workshops for The Courtauld Gallery.

Learn about the history of block printing and the pattern sources that influenced Robert Adam, the Neoclassical architect behind the beautiful designs at Kenwood. The day will combine a curator’s talk, a tour with your workshop leader and plenty of making.

You will learn:

How to select a motif

How to make simple blocks without the need for specialist tools

How to mark up your printing surface

How to create a repeat design and how to incorporate several colours

Large sheets of paper will be provided to generate designs suitable for wallpaper or fabric, but you are welcome to bring your own small paper items (e.g. notecards).

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Please dress appropriately for the session; printing inks can stain and some parts of the day may take place outside, weather permitting.

This session is suitable for beginners. Not previous printing experience is required. Please arrive at 9.30am for a 10am start.

Location

• Hampstead Lane
• London
• Greater London
• NW3 7JR

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