I recently took a five-day class from Pat Pauly at ProChem in Fall River, MA, called "Glorious Prints." I didn't know who Pat was when I signed up for class. I just liked the class description on ProChem's website:
Discover hundreds of ways to use silkscreen to print gorgeous cloth. Experiment with underlayments, resists, stencils, and learn in-depth techniques for printing using thickened dye. As well as color mixing and color theory, you’ll learn the silkscreen’s versatility for making fabric with exquisite color and complexity. Soy wax resist, monoprinting, stamps, and stencils – all are used with screen printing for one-of-a-kind irresistible fabric. Uncover the magic of printing with dyes!
I have wanted to learn about using dyes (as opposed to paints) on fabric, so I signed up!
On Day One, Pat took us through the basics of getting dye onto fabric.
On Day Two, Pat showed us how to make silkscreens with soy wax.
On Day Three, Pat gave us each an assignment.
On Day Four we worked and went back over some of the basics from day one.
On Day Five we cleaned up & I did laundry.
As it turns out, I dumbed into the perfect class for me. Pat's work is beautiful and she taught me how easy it is to use dye, using many of the same techniques I use with paint and paper! I feel very inspired to create some artful quilts after this week with her. You can visit Pat's website (btw: she's coming to Australia and looking for places to teach!) and follow her on instagram.
Wait until you see all the gorgeous fabric I made! I'll be sharing that tomorrow!
Thanks for stopping by!
I’m already amazed at the fabric I am seeing.
I’m already amazed at the fabric I am seeing.
I’m already amazed at the fabric I am seeing.
I’m already amazed at the fabric I am seeing.
I’m already amazed at the fabric I am seeing.
I’m already amazed at the fabric I am seeing.
I’m already amazed at the fabric I am seeing.
Julie that looks like a fabulous class. I used to teach surface design to children in an after school program in Vermont. I loved their creativity. I thought you might like to check out a book called ” snippet sensations” by Cindy Walter. It may be a way for you to incorporate your designs and artistic flair into other areas. Thank you for sharing all you do. It gives me lots of inspiration when I am in a creative mood 🙂
Julie that looks like a fabulous class. I used to teach surface design to children in an after school program in Vermont. I loved their creativity. I thought you might like to check out a book called ” snippet sensations” by Cindy Walter. It may be a way for you to incorporate your designs and artistic flair into other areas. Thank you for sharing all you do. It gives me lots of inspiration when I am in a creative mood 🙂
Julie that looks like a fabulous class. I used to teach surface design to children in an after school program in Vermont. I loved their creativity. I thought you might like to check out a book called ” snippet sensations” by Cindy Walter. It may be a way for you to incorporate your designs and artistic flair into other areas. Thank you for sharing all you do. It gives me lots of inspiration when I am in a creative mood 🙂
Julie that looks like a fabulous class. I used to teach surface design to children in an after school program in Vermont. I loved their creativity. I thought you might like to check out a book called ” snippet sensations” by Cindy Walter. It may be a way for you to incorporate your designs and artistic flair into other areas. Thank you for sharing all you do. It gives me lots of inspiration when I am in a creative mood 🙂
Julie that looks like a fabulous class. I used to teach surface design to children in an after school program in Vermont. I loved their creativity. I thought you might like to check out a book called ” snippet sensations” by Cindy Walter. It may be a way for you to incorporate your designs and artistic flair into other areas. Thank you for sharing all you do. It gives me lots of inspiration when I am in a creative mood 🙂
Julie that looks like a fabulous class. I used to teach surface design to children in an after school program in Vermont. I loved their creativity. I thought you might like to check out a book called ” snippet sensations” by Cindy Walter. It may be a way for you to incorporate your designs and artistic flair into other areas. Thank you for sharing all you do. It gives me lots of inspiration when I am in a creative mood 🙂
Julie that looks like a fabulous class. I used to teach surface design to children in an after school program in Vermont. I loved their creativity. I thought you might like to check out a book called ” snippet sensations” by Cindy Walter. It may be a way for you to incorporate your designs and artistic flair into other areas. Thank you for sharing all you do. It gives me lots of inspiration when I am in a creative mood 🙂
wow…absolutely stunning Julie…i love modern quilting and this is the way to start! By the way do you know the fabulous Els van Baarle, she does something magic with fabric…very very beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the lovely photo;s!
wow…absolutely stunning Julie…i love modern quilting and this is the way to start! By the way do you know the fabulous Els van Baarle, she does something magic with fabric…very very beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the lovely photo;s!
wow…absolutely stunning Julie…i love modern quilting and this is the way to start! By the way do you know the fabulous Els van Baarle, she does something magic with fabric…very very beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the lovely photo;s!
wow…absolutely stunning Julie…i love modern quilting and this is the way to start! By the way do you know the fabulous Els van Baarle, she does something magic with fabric…very very beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the lovely photo;s!
wow…absolutely stunning Julie…i love modern quilting and this is the way to start! By the way do you know the fabulous Els van Baarle, she does something magic with fabric…very very beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the lovely photo;s!
wow…absolutely stunning Julie…i love modern quilting and this is the way to start! By the way do you know the fabulous Els van Baarle, she does something magic with fabric…very very beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the lovely photo;s!
wow…absolutely stunning Julie…i love modern quilting and this is the way to start! By the way do you know the fabulous Els van Baarle, she does something magic with fabric…very very beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the lovely photo;s!
Brilliant work.
I love it Julie that you are a teacher and a student.
Always love to see your process.
Brilliant work.
I love it Julie that you are a teacher and a student.
Always love to see your process.
Brilliant work.
I love it Julie that you are a teacher and a student.
Always love to see your process.
Brilliant work.
I love it Julie that you are a teacher and a student.
Always love to see your process.
Brilliant work.
I love it Julie that you are a teacher and a student.
Always love to see your process.
Brilliant work.
I love it Julie that you are a teacher and a student.
Always love to see your process.
Brilliant work.
I love it Julie that you are a teacher and a student.
Always love to see your process.
Julie, as always you are an inspiration to me. I just can not get enough of the colors of the fabric – the designs – awesome. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post.
Julie, as always you are an inspiration to me. I just can not get enough of the colors of the fabric – the designs – awesome. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post.
Julie, as always you are an inspiration to me. I just can not get enough of the colors of the fabric – the designs – awesome. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post.
Julie, as always you are an inspiration to me. I just can not get enough of the colors of the fabric – the designs – awesome. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post.
Julie, as always you are an inspiration to me. I just can not get enough of the colors of the fabric – the designs – awesome. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post.
Julie, as always you are an inspiration to me. I just can not get enough of the colors of the fabric – the designs – awesome. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post.
Julie, as always you are an inspiration to me. I just can not get enough of the colors of the fabric – the designs – awesome. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post.
Julie, So glad you were able to experience a class with Pat and also be introduced to dyeing. Even though I’ve been dyeing for seven years now, I would love to take a class with Pat. I wanted to take that class but it didn’t fit in my schedule. Dyeing is pretty magical and not really difficult when you learn a few “rules”. Looking forward to seeing how you use your fabric.
Julie, So glad you were able to experience a class with Pat and also be introduced to dyeing. Even though I’ve been dyeing for seven years now, I would love to take a class with Pat. I wanted to take that class but it didn’t fit in my schedule. Dyeing is pretty magical and not really difficult when you learn a few “rules”. Looking forward to seeing how you use your fabric.
Julie, So glad you were able to experience a class with Pat and also be introduced to dyeing. Even though I’ve been dyeing for seven years now, I would love to take a class with Pat. I wanted to take that class but it didn’t fit in my schedule. Dyeing is pretty magical and not really difficult when you learn a few “rules”. Looking forward to seeing how you use your fabric.
Julie, So glad you were able to experience a class with Pat and also be introduced to dyeing. Even though I’ve been dyeing for seven years now, I would love to take a class with Pat. I wanted to take that class but it didn’t fit in my schedule. Dyeing is pretty magical and not really difficult when you learn a few “rules”. Looking forward to seeing how you use your fabric.
Julie, So glad you were able to experience a class with Pat and also be introduced to dyeing. Even though I’ve been dyeing for seven years now, I would love to take a class with Pat. I wanted to take that class but it didn’t fit in my schedule. Dyeing is pretty magical and not really difficult when you learn a few “rules”. Looking forward to seeing how you use your fabric.
Julie, So glad you were able to experience a class with Pat and also be introduced to dyeing. Even though I’ve been dyeing for seven years now, I would love to take a class with Pat. I wanted to take that class but it didn’t fit in my schedule. Dyeing is pretty magical and not really difficult when you learn a few “rules”. Looking forward to seeing how you use your fabric.
Julie, So glad you were able to experience a class with Pat and also be introduced to dyeing. Even though I’ve been dyeing for seven years now, I would love to take a class with Pat. I wanted to take that class but it didn’t fit in my schedule. Dyeing is pretty magical and not really difficult when you learn a few “rules”. Looking forward to seeing how you use your fabric.