Linoleum Block Printing on Fabric: Carve, Print, Repeat with Jeanne Brady
April 5-9, 2027 | Aya Fiber Studio
Stuart, FL
Carve. Print. Repeat.
Jeanne Brady is a Professor Emerita from Tennessee Tech University’s School of Art, Craft & Design at the Appalachian Center for Craft where she was head of the Fibers Studio for 19 years. Prior to her tenure at TTU, Jeanne taught at Appalachian State University and the University of Maine; and was a High School art teacher for six years where she instituted the curriculum for a newly mandated art requirement. Jeanne Brady received her BFA in Printmaking & Drawing and her MFA in Surface & Textile Design from the Department of Art at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Jeanne works primarily on fabric using textile pigments. She is accomplished in repeat pattern screen and block printing, mono-printing, drawing, piecing, and sewing. Jeanne’s work revolves around functional textiles and content-based pieces. Text is an important element in her work. A signature of Jeanne’s artmaking process is her pursuit of the ideal visual analogy of her ideas. Thus, she is very disciplined and highly exploratory in her creative approach. Jeanne’s fabric wall hangings and sculptural pieces have been exhibited both nationally and internationally, have received numerous national awards, and have been purchased for corporate and private collections.
Discover the satisfying rhythm of hand-carved block printing as you transform simple designs into vibrant repeat patterns on fabric. In this five-day workshop, artist Jeanne Brady will guide you through every step of the process—from developing original motifs and carving linoleum blocks to mixing colors and printing custom yardage.
Working with professional textile pigments and reusable carving tools, you'll learn how a single carved block can generate endless design possibilities. Whether your interest is surface design, quilting, garment making, or textile art, block printing offers a versatile way to create fabrics that are uniquely your own.
By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a collection of hand-carved blocks, printed fabrics, and the skills to continue printing confidently in your own studio.
What You'll Learn
Design original motifs for block printing
Transfer drawings onto linoleum blocks
Safely carve detailed printing blocks
Understand positive and negative space in print design
Mix and layer transparent textile pigments
Print repeat patterns across larger pieces of fabric
Create custom printed yardage for future projects
Develop a repeatable workflow for home studio printing
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for:
Fiber artists
Surface designers
Quilters
Textile enthusiasts
Garment makers
Mixed media artists
Beginners interested in printmaking
No previous block printing experience is required.
What You'll Take Home
Hand-carved linoleum printing blocks
Original hand-printed fabrics
Color reference materials
Printed samples and experiments
Comprehensive instructional handout
Skills and confidence to continue printing independently
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Class Kit Provided by Instructor ($150 Materials Fee)
Four prepared mounted linoleum blocks
Bench hook for safe carving
Saral transfer paper or tracing paper
Multi-page instructional handout
Color palette reference sheets
Textile pigments
Cleaning brush
T-pins
Ziplock storage bag
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Foam printing pads
Black India ink
Additional printing materials and tools
Demonstration materials
Color mixing resources
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Please Note
Carving is performed using sharp cutting tools. Safe carving techniques and tool handling procedures will be demonstrated throughout the workshop. Participants should be comfortable using hand tools and maintaining focus while carving.
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STUDENT TOOLS & MATERIALS to purchase & bring to the workshop:
1. Block carving tool set (handle and tips). There are two options:
a. Speedball carving handle & tips set (available from Blick Art Materials, item # 40203-1009). $15.-
b. Flexcut Beginners Palm Set (available from Blick Art Materials, item# 34219-1005). $86.-
2. Simple designs or shapes, ideas, colors, etc. you want to work from
3. Sketch book or 5-10 sheets of drawing paper
4. 2B or 4B pencil & eraser
5. Sharpie markers: 1 each of ultra-fine and fine
6. Cafeteria style tray or cookie baking sheet approximately 12” x 16” to place stamping pads and inks on.
7. 4-8 oz. lidded containers to store your mixed pigments
8. 100% natural fabric with smooth texture to print on – 2 to 5 yards (undyed, plain cotton muslin-bleached or unbleached, cotton sheeting or broadcloth, cotton lawn, rayon, Kona cotton, smooth fine weave linen, cotton duck fabric, etc.). *Store bought fabrics can be washed/dried prior to class to remove starch/sizing. Ironing not necessary. AVOID highly textured fabrics.
9. Gloves: Several pair latex disposable gloves or 1 pair dishwashing type gloves that fit your hand size.
10. Sharp scissors
11. Comfortable shoes
12. Work clothes or apron (pigments stain clothes)
Note: Instructor will provide a basic kit that includes :
· 4 prepared linoleum blocks, bench hook for carving, tracing & transfer paper, instructional handout, cleaning brush, Textile pigments, T-pins, and Ziplock bag.
Instructor will also bring for students to use during the workshop:
· Foam printing pads, black India ink, and additional materials.
A fee, payable to the instructor, will be charged each student for materials used and class kits.
MATERIALS FEE: $150
Ready to create fabrics that can't be found anywhere else?
Join Jeanne Brady for five immersive days of carving, printing, color exploration, and surface design. Leave with your own printing blocks, custom fabrics, and the skills to continue creating unique printed textiles for years to come.
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