Block Print Tea Towels

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Join me at Dollop, a lovely coffee and bake shop in Ukrainian Village! I will be showing you the process of block printing to create your own custom stamps. Then, we'll use our stamps to print on a tea towel. A set of hand printed towels make the perfect gift for a birthday, a new homeowner, or a new bride! Or, they'll look beautiful in your own home.

WHAT YOU GET

- A white cotton towel
- All of the tools to use during our time together
- An assortment of inks for printing
- Two pieces of block printing rubber to create your stamps
- A 2-hour block printing lesson
- A $5 baked good/coffee deal from Dollop!

Minimum age

All ages welcome

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joslyn Villalpando

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My name is Joslyn Villalpando and I am a working artist and art educator in Chicago. After studying fine art and art education at the University of Cincinnati, I spent 7 years teaching elementary art. While teaching, I completed my master's degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), studying the impact of craft and fiber art on art education. My small research group of young participants grew into a little community while learning to weave, sew, embroider, and dye; sharing the stories, memories, thoughts, and ideas that arise when creating together.

After witnessing the beautiful community that is built when creating with friends, I first began holding craft and cocktail parties to spread my love of the handmade with my favorite people. We gathered to learn how to block print to make valentines or embroider to create holiday ornaments- each craft accompanied by a featured batch cocktail and treats, of course. Inspired by the old sewing circles and expanding on the theme of intimate, creative social gatherings, I am moving these parties from my tiny Chicago condo and hosting craft events at some of Chicago's most beloved bars, restaurants, coffee houses, boutiques, and cupcake shops. I love utilizing classic, traditional art/craft processes such as; weaving, embroidery, printmaking, and watercolor, and putting a contemporary spin on them to bring you a unique learning experience.

There's nothing better than gathering with others to make something by hand, learning skills and processes that can be used again and again. At each J.Villa gathering, you will experience a thoughtfully curated event in an inspiring space, hand selected and/or handmade art materials, and enthusiastic guidance through the craft process.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Whitney D.
    Reviewed on 08/16/16

    Joslyn's class was SO fun! I made the cutest patterned kitchen towel using a stamp she showed us how to carve ourselves. Some people made fruits and vegetables or geometric shapes... I made one of my wiener dog—she really allowed you to be the artist. It was held it at this really cute neighborhood coffee shop I had never been to before, and we even got a discount on drinks and treats at the shop. I loved her casual, judgement-free teaching style and would definitely take another one of her classes again.

    Joslyn's class was SO fun! I made the cutest patterned kitchen towel using a stamp she showed us how to carve ourselves. Some people made fruits and vegetables or geometric shapes... I made one of my wiener dog—she really allowed you to be the artist. It was held it at this really cute neighborhood coffee shop I had never been to before, and we even got a discount on drinks and treats at the shop. I loved her casual, judgement-free teaching style and would definitely take another one of her classes again.

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    Hailey M.
    Reviewed on 08/16/16

    Loved this class so much! Joslyn was extremely friendly, helpful and personable. She taught us two skills in one class: how to carve a stamp and how to use the stamp to make a cute tea towel. Christmas gift ideas 101 - thanks girl!

    Loved this class so much! Joslyn was extremely friendly, helpful and personable. She taught us two skills in one class: how to carve a stamp and how to use the stamp to make a cute tea towel. Christmas gift ideas 101 - thanks girl!

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