Over several weeks, students learned and practiced the art of block printing. Inspired by the artist of Block Shop Textiles, students planned and designed blocks that contained shapes and were symmetrical. A block is a carved surface similar to a stamp. Students practiced printing their blocks on paper to become familiar with the process.
After mastering this practice, students created prints on fabric using textile ink. Students then learned and practiced sewing a simple seam using the blanket stitch.
Once finished, students learned about traditional Japanese resist dyeing called shibori. Shibori is a style of fiber art that uses wooden block to create pressure on the fabric. This pressure resists the dye and creates controlled patterns on the fabric. When dry, students stuffed and hand sewed the pillows together.
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