Valentine Block Print Cards

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Block Printing: Design on Paper

In this class, you will learn how to cut a block of linoleum of your own Valentine themed design and print your own cards. In this class, we will cover the basics of cutting linoleum blocks and block printing. This includes transferring the design on the block, cutting the design, mixing the ink, rolling the ink on the block, and printing the image. By the end of the class, you will have personalized Valentine cards.

Workshop Schedule: This class meets once for 3 hours
Prerequisite: This is a total beginner's class - no previous experience necessary
Follow-Up Classes: Block Printing on Fabric

Minimum Suggested Age: 18+, Teens with instructor permission
Urban Threads Studio will Provide: All Materials will be provided
Participants Must Bring: Imagination & Patience

Name of Instructor: Jennifer Rich
Instructor Biography: Jennifer lives and works in Chicago, IL. Jennifer grew up in North Carolina and graduated from Washington University with Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking & Drawing. She was an artist-in-residence at the Wormfarm Institute in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. When she is not working on an art project, she loves to cook, swim, and explore Chicago.

Thank You - By supporting our studio, you are providing free textile art classes to CPS students and Youths all over Chicagoland

Directions to Studio: The Bridgeport Art Center is located at 1200 West 35th Street in Chicago and our studio can be a bit tricky to get to. There is ample par.

What to Bring

Any special papers or greeting card embellishments

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

paperstock, blocks, knives, ink

Cancellation Policy
Location

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Instructor: Michelle Santoro
Michelle is Urban Threads Studio's Artistic Director and a former boutique owner and fashion design faculty at Dominican University. Michelle has also worked on costume design and construction at Chicago theatres such as Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, DePaul University, and was instrumental in establishing the Fashion and Textile Museum in London together with British designer Zandra Rhodes.

Organization: Urban Threads Studio, NFP


The world around us is changing quickly but our need for communal gatherings in a nurturing and creative setting is not. Urban Threads Studio is a D-I-Y (do it yourself) collaborative studio that hopes to introduce you to the wonderful ancient craft of sewing and textile art with a 21st century twist. You may just want to rediscover a skill you learned as a child, experience the calm energy of a day of crafting or pick up an altogether new or more advanced skill like dyeing or felting. Our program hopes to accomplish all that and much more. All of our classes are offered at a nominal fee and all proceeds are used to bring textile arts to urban youth in Chicago in form of after school programs, summer programs, and internships.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    D K.
    Reviewed on 01/19/16

    This class was so much fun! I'm not the most artistic type, but I found carving the linoleum block and creating the cards to be really easy, and the teachers were always around to lend expert advice! I came away with gorgeous cards and I'll definitely take another class.

    This class was so much fun! I'm not the most artistic type, but I found carving the linoleum block and creating the cards to be really easy, and the teachers were always around to lend expert advice! I came away with gorgeous cards and I'll definitely take another class.

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    Jemal S.
    Reviewed on 01/15/16

    I'm continually impressed with the team at Urban Threads and all their amazing class offerings. I came with a large group and the teacher was patient and walked us all through the steps. Really fun class, oddly relaxing (once I figured out my design) and left with some really cool and great-looking handmade Valentine's Day cards.

    I'm continually impressed with the team at Urban Threads and all their amazing class offerings. I came with a large group and the teacher was patient and walked us all through the steps. Really fun class, oddly relaxing (once I figured out my design) and left with some really cool and great-looking handmade Valentine's Day cards.

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    Whitney D.
    Reviewed on 01/15/16

    This class was amazingly fun for a group! We were able to learn a new skill and leave with 10 personalized and beautiful Valentine's Day cards each. I highly recommend this class to anyone!

    This class was amazingly fun for a group! We were able to learn a new skill and leave with 10 personalized and beautiful Valentine's Day cards each. I highly recommend this class to anyone!

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    Danielle B.
    Reviewed on 01/14/16

    This class was just the best!! Ilona, Michelle, and Jen are a dream team! I made beautiful cards with ease and really feel inspired to take this art form and do it at home. They made creating something so unique and beautiful, SO easy! I recommend this for everyone!

    This class was just the best!! Ilona, Michelle, and Jen are a dream team! I made beautiful cards with ease and really feel inspired to take this art form and do it at home. They made creating something so unique and beautiful, SO easy! I recommend this for everyone!

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    Jeremy I.
    Reviewed on 01/14/16

    Loved the class! I was worried that my project wasn't going to turn out well. But with the instructors guidance, I was VERY happy with what I created. I highly recommend this class to others!

    Loved the class! I was worried that my project wasn't going to turn out well. But with the instructors guidance, I was VERY happy with what I created. I highly recommend this class to others!

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    Katy L.
    Reviewed on 01/14/16

    I loved this class! Everything was well explained and Jennifer is very knowledgable and helpful. I would love to take another class, and can't wait to send out my cards!

    I loved this class! Everything was well explained and Jennifer is very knowledgable and helpful. I would love to take another class, and can't wait to send out my cards!

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    Ana D.
    Reviewed on 10/11/13

    The instructor Michelle was Fabulous. My friend and I registered for the class and she gave us her 110 % attention on our project. She goes far and beyond what you might expect. I love my cape. I am a first time sewer and she walk me through every step of the way. I have taken beginners sewing class before and always left with feeling lost. However taking this class I learn about fabric and how to make pleats as well as leaving confident that I can make one on my own. In addition she was very hospitable.

    The instructor Michelle was Fabulous. My friend and I registered for the class and she gave us her 110 % attention on our project. She goes far and beyond what you might expect. I love my cape. I am a first time sewer and she walk me through every step of the way. I have taken beginners sewing class before and always left with feeling lost. However taking this class I learn about fabric and how to make pleats as well as leaving confident that I can make one on my own. In addition she was very hospitable.

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    Steph L.
    Reviewed on 10/10/13

    I had such a great time at the cape making class. Instructor Michelle is an amazing teacher. She was so helpful and kind. The cape that came out of the class was beautiful! I wore it to work today and my coworkers wished they had a fine, green cape like mine : )

    I had such a great time at the cape making class. Instructor Michelle is an amazing teacher. She was so helpful and kind. The cape that came out of the class was beautiful! I wore it to work today and my coworkers wished they had a fine, green cape like mine : )

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