Upcycled Fabric Printmaking Workshop
Join us for a fun-filled day of linocut printmaking on upcycled fabric!
Breathe new life into your old fabrics! Bring your old cotton fabrics (t-shirts, tote bags, etc.) and learn how to create and print original Linocut images onto them. Please bring reference photos, designs and sketches for inspiration; we’ll be carving a 4 x 6 inch lino block, so your image will need to fit those dimensions.
A few tips on what type of fabric to bring:
- 100% cotton is best; avoid any synthetic fibres as the ink will not bond properly.
- A smooth, fine woven fabric is preferable to coarse woven fabric.
We’ll be using oil based inks that are water washable. This eliminates the use of cleaning solvents, however, the ink still has a mild scent of Linseed oil.
Oil based ink takes about a week to dry. We will provide boxes for you to pin your fabric, so it can be carried safely to your car. If you travel by TTC, leave your fabrics with us and pick them up at a later date once they’re dry.
Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Public $75, TBG Members $65 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Alan Li
Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature focused art programs and workshops.
Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation.
In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden.
Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing and Linocut Printmaking at Toronto Botanical Garden and the High Park Nature Centre.
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Additional Program Information
- Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
- For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
- To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Join us for a fun-filled day of linocut printmaking on upcycled fabric!
Breathe new life into your old fabrics! Bring your old cotton fabrics (t-shirts, tote bags, etc.) and learn how to create and print original Linocut images onto them. Please bring reference photos, designs and sketches for inspiration; we’ll be carving a 4 x 6 inch lino block, so your image will need to fit those dimensions.
A few tips on what type of fabric to bring:
- 100% cotton is best; avoid any synthetic fibres as the ink will not bond properly.
- A smooth, fine woven fabric is preferable to coarse woven fabric.
We’ll be using oil based inks that are water washable. This eliminates the use of cleaning solvents, however, the ink still has a mild scent of Linseed oil.
Oil based ink takes about a week to dry. We will provide boxes for you to pin your fabric, so it can be carried safely to your car. If you travel by TTC, leave your fabrics with us and pick them up at a later date once they’re dry.
Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Public $75, TBG Members $65 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Alan Li
Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature focused art programs and workshops.
Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation.
In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden.
Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing and Linocut Printmaking at Toronto Botanical Garden and the High Park Nature Centre.
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Additional Program Information
- Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
- For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
- To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Avenue East
Toronto, ON M3C 1P2
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