Printing patterns using found objects is a fun, simple and inexpensive introduction to block printing, with many applications. In this fun, three-hour workshop we’ll look at how to design repeat patterns, and learn simple inking and printing techniques. We’ll then explore printing with a wide variety of unconventional objects like glass dishes, punched tin, textured plastic, even fruits and vegetables. We’ll then blockprint patterns onto your choice of canvas remnants, tea towel or napkin blanks, or bandanas to create exciting, fresh, and unique decorated fabrics. Participants will leave with an appreciation of the fun and versatility of block printing, and some decorated fabric to use in any way they choose. All materials included. Attendees will proof their designs on paper before moving on to canvas, 3 canvas remnants will be provided. Additional blanks for napkins, bandanas and tea towels will be available for purchase in the $5 - $10 range. DATES & TIMES Sunday Nov 17 1:00pm-4:00pm YOUR TUTOR Leah Springate. Leah is a printmaker and book designer now living in Owen Sound. She graduated with honours from the Ontario College of Art where she specialized in Printmaking and Book Arts. After a 20-year career designing books at Penguin Random House Canada, she left to focus on producing her own work as co-proprietor of Mammoth Hall Press, a private printmaking and design studio. She has worked in many printmaking media including linocut and woodcut, etching and drypoint, screen-printing, cyanotype, and letterpress. Her work is held internationally in public and private collections. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING Wear clothes to get messy in ACCESSIBILITY Hand strength and coordination required Wheelchair accessible