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Inky Arty Wine night, Pattern Therapy, Print a Linen Tea Towel
Nov
23

Inky Arty Wine night, Pattern Therapy, Print a Linen Tea Towel

This is a 3-hour workshop that allows you to create a playground of stamps to print patterns galore! Let your mind off the hook and get lost in some therapeutic mark making.

You will print an abundance of sample designs on calico. Then you will decorate your own linen Tea Towel to take home.

A glass of wine is on us, so grab a friend for some creative "you" time.

$60.00 per person, Min / Max 6 people

All materials provided, including a glass of wine and nibbles. No need to bring a thing!

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Block Printing 1 day workshop, Print a Linen Tea Towel
Nov
4

Block Printing 1 day workshop, Print a Linen Tea Towel

Draw, carve, ink, print. Create your own collection of beautiful printed designs on fabric which will include a linen tea towel to take home.

We will deep-dive into making pattern repeating designs, using simple but effective materials and will each make printing stamps including a carved a printing block to use.

A carefully curated collection of textile colours will be available for you to choose from and you will learn to think like a textile designer by taking inspiration from contemporary textile artisans.

All materials will be provided to use during the workshop. In the end, you will take home your printing blocks, several printed samples on cotton, and your’e completed printed linen tea towel.

This is a fun and creative class, and all levels of experience are welcomed

Materials provided: Calico, 1 x linen tea towel, printing blocks (x 2), art materials and inks.

Light refreshments included

Fee: $195 Max 6 students

Available to purchase from the Studio Shop: Extra blank Linen Tea Towels, $9.50 each Blank Calico Bags, $6.00 each

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Textile Block Printing 1 day Workshop. Print a Linen Tea Towel.
Oct
28

Textile Block Printing 1 day Workshop. Print a Linen Tea Towel.

Draw, carve, ink, print. Create your own collection of beautiful printed designs on fabric which will include a linen tea towel to take home.

We will deep-dive into making pattern repeating designs. Using simple but effective materials we will make a printing stamp and will also carve a printing block to use.

A carefully curated collection of textile colours will be available for you to choose from and you will learn to think like a textile designer by taking inspiration from contemporary textile artisans.

All materials will be provided to use during the workshop. In the end, you will take home your printing blocks, several printed samples on cotton, and your’e completed printed linen tea towel.

This is a fun and creative class, and all levels of experience are welcomed

Materials provided: Calico, 1 x linen tea towel, printing blocks (x 2), art materials and inks.

Light refreshments included Fee: $195 Max 6 students

Available to purchase from the Studio Shop: Extra blank Linen Tea Towels, $9.50 each Blank Calico Bags, $6.00 each

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Screen Printing 1 day workshop
Sep
30

Screen Printing 1 day workshop

Welcome to the Smitten Studio!

This 1 day Screen printing workshop is a fun, instructive and inspiring approach to simple effective screen printing techniques onto fabric, using simple hand-cut stencils.

Ideal for you crafters who love to sew! You will each print on some beautiful linen, enough to make cushion covers.

A carefully curated colour palette of textile inks will be available for your use on the day.

All materials provided and you will take home, your calico test prints and 2 pieces of your printed linen (50 x 50 cm).

What to bring: Your idea's and inspiration!

Light refreshments included

Fee: $195 Min / Max 4 students ​

Available to purchase from the Studio Shop:

Blank Linen Tea Towels, $9.50 each

Blank Calico Bags, $6.00 each

Textile Inks: P.O.A

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Inky Arty Wine night, Pattern Therapy, Print a Linen Tea Towel.
Sep
28

Inky Arty Wine night, Pattern Therapy, Print a Linen Tea Towel.

The Print Jam sessions: decorative textile printing at its best!

This is a 3-hour workshop that allows you to create a playground of stamps to print patterns galore! Let your mind off the hook and get lost in some therapeutic mark making.

You will print an abundance of sample designs on calico. Then you will decorate your own linen Tea Towel to take home.

A glass of wine is on us, so grab a friend for some creative "you" time.

$60.00 per person, Min / Max 6 people

All materials provided, including a glass of wine and nibbles. No need to bring a thing!


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Screen Printing, 1 day workshop
Sep
2

Screen Printing, 1 day workshop

Welcome to the Smitten Studio!

This 1 day Screen printing workshop is a fun, instructive and inspiring approach to simple effective screen printing techniques onto fabric, using simple hand-cut stencils.

Ideal for you crafters who love to sew! You will each print on some beautiful linen, enough to make cushion covers.

A carefully curated colour palette of textile inks will be available for your use on the day.

All materials provided and you will take home, your calico test prints and 2 pieces of your printed linen (50 x 50 cm).

What to bring: Your idea's and inspiration!

Light refreshments included

Fee: $195 Min / Max 4 students ​

Available to purchase from the Studio Shop:

Blank Linen Tea Towels, $9.50 each

Blank Calico Bags, $6.00 each

Textile Inks: P.O.A

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Pattern Play, Printing on Linen to make a cushion cover.         3 hour workshop
Aug
31

Pattern Play, Printing on Linen to make a cushion cover. 3 hour workshop

This is an ideal workshop for those crafty souls, that will sew their printed fabric into a couple of cushion covers.

Block printing on textiles is a beautiful way to slow down and take your mind off your busy lives. Come and get lost in a bit of mediative pattern therapy.

Carve out some creative time and take away something unique for your home.

In this 3 hour workshop, you will make a collection of textile stamps, and hand print these onto linen. which will be enough to make a couple of cushion covers. (45cm square)

Using simple and effective techniques, we will dive into pattern repetitions and draw on inspiration from a range of textile designers and artists.

A carefully curated palette of colours will be provided, and you will have squares of calico to practise on first.

Materials provided:

Practise pieces of Calico, 4 x 50 x 50cm linen pieces, block making and stencil materials, inks, art materials and aprons.

Light refreshments included (tea coffee, biscuits)

Fee: $65.00 pp

Min / Max 6 students. All levels of experience welcomed.

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Block Printing - 1 Day Workshop *Table Runner*
Feb
4

Block Printing - 1 Day Workshop *Table Runner*

Create your own collection of beautiful printed designs on fabric which will include a linen table runner l to take home. We will deep-dive into making pattern repeating designs.

Using simple but effective materials we will make a printing stamp and will also carve a printing block to use. A carefully curated collection of textile colours will be available for you to choose from and you will learn to think like a textile designer by taking inspiration from contemporary textile artisans.

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Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Mark-making and Beyond!  - SOLD OUT
Dec
6

Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Mark-making and Beyond! - SOLD OUT

The Print Jam sessions: decorative textile printing at its best!

This is a 3-hour session that allows you to create a playground of stamps to print patterns galore! Let your mind off the hook and get into the groove, while you print an abundance of sample designs on calico. Then you will have the choice to decorate your own pair of linen napkins, or linen tea towel, or calico tote bag to take home.

A glass of wine is on us, so grab a friend for some creative "you" time.

Materials provided: Calico, stencil and stamp materials, inks, two linen napkins, (or Linen tea towel, or calico tote bag)

What to bring: Your ideas and inspiration, a decent scalpel blade if possible (e.g an Xacto knife from Gordon Harris for cutting stencils), old newspaper.

Light refreshments included and 1 glass of wine.

These are small intimate classes with a maximum of 8 students.

Fee: $45

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Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Mark-making and Beyond!
Nov
10

Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Mark-making and Beyond!

The Print Jam sessions: decorative textile printing at its best!

This is a 3-hour session that allows you to create a playground of stamps to print patterns galore! Let your mind off the hook and get into the groove, while you print an abundance of sample designs on calico. Then you will have the choice to decorate your own pair of linen napkins, or linen tea towel, or calico tote bag to take home.

A glass of wine is on us, so grab a friend for some creative "you" time.

Materials provided: Calico, stencil and stamp materials, inks, two linen napkins, (or Linen tea towel, or calico tote bag)

What to bring: Your ideas and inspiration, a decent scalpel blade if possible (e.g an Xacto knife from Gordon Harris for cutting stencils), old newspaper.

Light refreshments included and 1 glass of wine.

These are small intimate classes with a maximum of 8 students.

Fee: $45

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Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Mark-making and Beyond!
Sep
15

Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Mark-making and Beyond!

The Print Jam sessions: decorative textile printing at its best!

This is a 3-hour session that allows you to create a playground of stamps to print patterns galore! Let your mind off the hook and get into the groove, while you print an abundance of sample designs on calico. Then you will have the choice to decorate your own pair of linen napkins, or linen tea towel, or calico tote bag to take home.

A glass of wine is on us, so grab a friend for some creative "you" time.

Materials provided: Calico, stencil and stamp materials, inks, two linen napkins, (or Linen tea towel, or calico tote bag)

What to bring: Your ideas and inspiration, a decent scalpel blade if possible (e.g an Xacto knife from Gordon Harris for cutting stencils), old newspaper.

Light refreshments included and 1 glass of wine.

These are small intimate classes with a maximum of 8 students.

Fee: $45

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Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Mark-making and Beyond! *SOLD OUT* (Next date September 15th)
Jun
23

Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Mark-making and Beyond! *SOLD OUT* (Next date September 15th)

The Print Jam sessions: decorative textile printing at its best! This is a 3-hour session that allows you to create a playground of stamps to print patterns galore! Let your mind off the hook and get into the groove, while you print an abundance of sample designs on calico. Then you will decorate your own pair of linen napkins to take home. A glass of wine is on us, so grab a friend for some creative "you" time.

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Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Markmaking and Beyond!
May
12

Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Markmaking and Beyond!

The Print Jam sessions: decorative textile printing at its best! This is a 3-hour session that allows you to create a playground of stamps to print patterns galore! Let your mind off the hook and get into the groove, while you print an abundance of sample designs on calico. Then you will decorate your own pair of linen napkins to take home. A glass of wine is on us, so grab a friend for some creative "you" time.

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Screen Printing on Fabric for Beginners - 1 Day Workshop
Feb
26

Screen Printing on Fabric for Beginners - 1 Day Workshop

An inspiring and instructive approach to screen printing onto fabric using simple hand-cut stencils.​ Mix your own fabulous combinations of colours and take away several squares of printed cotton. Perfect for whipping up into your own unique cushions or crafts. Held at Smitten Design Workshops in Auckland.

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Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Markmaking and Beyond!
Feb
17

Inky Art Wine Night: Stamping, Stencilling, Markmaking and Beyond!

The Print Jam sessions: decorative textile printing at its best! This is a 3-hour session that allows you to create a playground of stamps to print patterns galore! Let your mind off the hook and get into the groove, while you print an abundance of sample designs on calico. Then you will decorate your own pair of linen napkins to take home. A glass of wine is on us, so grab a friend for some creative "you" time.

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Block Printing - 1 Day Workshop *Table Runner*
Aug
21

Block Printing - 1 Day Workshop *Table Runner*

This one day class offers an inspiring and instructive approach to screen printing using some simple stencil techniques. Colours will be carefully mixed into unique combinations and we will learn about pattern repeats. Students will get the chance to experiment on some calico before printing their designs onto a pre-sewn 100% linen table runner. This could also be used as a beautiful piece of textile art, or as a wall hanging!

Fee: $195

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Printing on Fabric for Teens - 2 Day Workshop
Jul
13
to Jul 14

Printing on Fabric for Teens - 2 Day Workshop

A creative and productive 2-day workshop for teens, aimed at those with an interest in print design. We will cover the basics of screen printing and block printing, underpinned with visual research.

This is a student-driven workshop, and at the end of the class, the students will take away their own printed Tote bag and T-Shirt, learnt how to have mixed textile colours, and research their idea's through creating a mood board. We will look at some influential fashion, textile designers and printmaking artists.

$280 per person

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Block Printing - 1 Day Workshop
Jul
10

Block Printing - 1 Day Workshop

Create your own collection of beautiful printed designs on fabric which will include a linen tea towel to take home. We will deep-dive into making pattern repeating designs.

Using simple but effective materials we will make a printing stamp and will also carve a printing block to use. A carefully curated collection of textile colours will be available for you to choose from and you will learn to think like a textile designer by taking inspiration from contemporary textile artisans.

Fee: $195

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