Block Printing and Digital Pattern Design
A course by Marta Afonso , Textile Designer and Illustrator
Discover manual stamping techniques that bring fabrics to life and create an original digital collection of patterns
Discover manual stamping techniques that bring fabrics to life and create an original digital collection of patterns
The ancient art of hand stamping has been reinvented thanks to digital pattern design. Marta Afonso, a textile designer, illustrator and the founder of Atelier Karaka has embraced this combination of tradition and technology because it enables her to customize a wide range of products and settings while preserving and emphasizing the manual aspect of this craft in her work.
In this course, learn how to manually stamp fabrics using the traditional block printing technique. Marta also shows you how to create an exclusive collection of digital patterns to put on clothing, accessories, textile products, merchandise, and stationary.
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 34 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (155)
- 3,413 students
- 22 lessons (4h 48m)
- 34 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
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- Level: Beginner
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Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Make a set of three stamps for manual fabric stamping and create a digital pattern collection to use on clothing, accessories, textile products, merchandise, and stationary.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to discover or broaden their knowledge of manual stamping and create digital patterns, whether for personal use or for marketing exclusive products.
Requirements and materials
You don’t need any previous knowledge of block printing or manual stamping, but basic notions of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are recommended.
The materials you need for this course include some type of carving block for your stamps (linoleum, soft cut, or rubber), linoleum gouges, paper, pencils, tracing paper, textile ink, a linoleum or sponge roller, smooth fabric (preferably made of natural fibers), a ruler or square, masking tape, a scanner, and a computer with internet connection and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
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A course by Marta Afonso
From an early age, Portuguese designer Marta Afonso was inspired by her grandmother's mastery of thread and needle and grew up fascinated by the textile world and its creative possibilities.
In 2015, Marta decided to combine her background in pattern/dressmaking and lino/woodcutting with her professional experience in graphic design to create Atelier Karaka, a studio specializing in manual fabric stamping, pattern design, and illustration.
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
How to begin
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Necessary materials
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Collection creation: mood board
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Color palette definition
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U3
Hands to work
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Sketches and refinement of graphic elements 1
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Sketching and refinement of graphic elements 2
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Sketches and refinement of graphic elements 3
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Engraving of stamps 1
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Engraving of stamps 2
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Engraving of stamps 3
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Manual stamping on fabric
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U4
The digital magic
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Scan and organize
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Elaboration of standards: grids 1
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Elaboration of standards: grids 2
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Elaboration of standards: grids 3
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Rapports definition and coloring in Photoshop 1
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Rapports definition and coloring in Photoshop 2
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U5
Final fabrics and application in products
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Selection and adjustment of scales
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Disclosure and commercialization of standards
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Application of manual and digital standards
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FP
Final project
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Block Printing and Digital Pattern Design
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amoghsc
Very well structured and well explained!
ann_minhha
Lovely course! I love the delivery. The course offers basic knowledge to create patterns by hand printing. Love the digital process.
cmshea058
Love the fact that this class not only shows how to effectively carve blocks but also how to scan the results and use digital software to create beautiful repeat patterns...great info!
tlwaldvogel
This class is very thorough and clear. She makes it very enjoyable and approachable by anyone. I’m eager to get my materials, watch this class again and get creative!
aliciab_honoresj
estoy emocionada por iniciar!! siento que es una linda experiencia para manifestar la memoria artesanal que pertenece a lo hecho a mano… muchísimas gracias
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