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Block Print Your Wardrobe // Sunday June 7th 12-3pm

  • $70.00

Workshop details


June 7th, 12-3pm @ Friends Forever Studio (285 Rantoul St, Beverly, Pond St entrance).

Join Alex Crawford of Blackbird Rags to turn your wardrobe into a canvas!

Learn the basics of creating small block print stamps that can be used in different patterns on clothing of all types.  Participants will receive a 4"x6" block to carve 2-4 small designs to be used to bring new life to second hand clothing.  

Instruction will focus on techniques for getting clear prints on fabric, planning the layout on clothing pieces and types of fabric to look for and avoid.

Materials provided:  
- 4"x6" block
- Black, white, red, blue and green fabric ink
- Carving tools
- Curated pre-loved clothing, pick up to three pieces, included in the price!

Participants are also encouraged to bring clothing items from their own closets!  Additionally, it is recommended that participants come with a theme idea.  

Fun choices include:
- Fruits or vegetables 
- Birds
- Insects
- Plants
- Fish 
- Beach 
- Desserts 

Grab a friend and come down to bring new life to your wardrobe!

Please bring photo design inspiration!

Who this class is for:

For beginners looking to find their creative niche among like-minded individuals.

What you should know:

All materials needed will be supplied.

Snacks and seltzers will be provided!

12 spots available for $70 each.

**Ages 18+ only** 

meet your instructor

Alex Crawford is a local kindergarten teacher and artist. She owns Blackbird Rags and specializes in creating block printed designs that she prints on upcycled clothing. 

Frequently asked questions

In the event of a workshop cancellation by the instructor or Friends Forever, all attendees will be notified and receive a full refund and notified of a rain date if any.

There is a 5-day cancellation window for attendees. You can cancel your reservation within 5 days before the class date to receive a refund. Cancellations after the 5-day window will not be refunded.

In the event of a rescheduled class, patrons with already purchased tickets will be notified and get first priority for seats for the new date. New and remaining seats -- if any -- will then be opened up to the public for purchase.

285 Rantoul St at the Pond St entrance around the corner. Look for the purple garage door!

All inquiries should be sent to bebright@soymuchbrighter.com with information on the type of workshop you're looking to teach and potential dates

We will reach out for more information if the class fits into our calendar of events!

Please send all inquiries for private events to bebright@soymuchbrighter.com with the date and time you are looking to book the space for. We are open to hosting fundraisers, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, or other events for ages 18 and up. Please also include in your email if you'd like the studio to also host a workshop for your event - ex: block printing, painting, spell jar making, etc

Photographs may be taken at any of the FFS workshops and may be used in future marketing of the studio and it's events

Unfortunately no, we are an adults-only studio space. All our classes are 18+ unless otherwise stated.