Hand-Drawn Printed Pattern Class

Botanical Patterns

October 2, 2024
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Sheets of floral-inspired drawings lie upon a surface featuring a repeating pattern of other floral motifs printed in warm colors. Rose cuttings accent the edges of the paper drawings.
Sample prepared by Katie Parry, Museum Tour Manager. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño.

Go deep into the world of contemporary pattern design! Drawing from our extensive archive, including artist boxes in our collection, we’ll explore hand-drawn pattern design techniques, tools, and themes inspired by the works of past Artists-in-Residence. At the end of this six-part class, leave with a portfolio of pattern studies and paper prints documenting the evolution of your own designs.

Week 1: Botanical Patterns

Artists Martha Madigan and Jim Hodges use natural and silk flowers to capture the impressions that flowers leave behind. In this workshop, use mono printing and frottage techniques to create your own botanical studies exploring symmetry, texture, and balance. 

Event Information

October 2, 2024
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Sixth Floor Print Studio

All six classes
$100 Public |
$75 member

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This class only
$20 Public | $15 member

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Schedule

This is a six-part class* taking place on the following Wednesdays:

Week 1: October 2, 2024, 5–6 pm
Week 2: October 9, 2024, 5–6 pm
Week 3: October 16, 2024, 5–6 pm
Week 4: October 23, 2024, 5–6 pm
Week 5: October 30, 2024, 5–6 pm
Week 6: November 6, 2024, 5–6 pm

*Participants can register for all six classes at once at a discounted rate.

Coming soon in January 2025: Hand-Drawn Printed Pattern Class Part ll. Join us in the New Year to build on the skills taught in Part I.


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