BEGINNERS PATTERN + PRINT

Design it, carve it , print it and Make it Yours.

4 hours (1 place available) 

Discover the joy of hand-printed patterns with Australian botanicals, birds and wildlife as your inspiration.

Dream of creating your own patterned papers and fabrics? Curious about how to design and carve stamps, mix colours, apply and manage your work area and develop your pattern workflow?

Come and play at Toot Studio!  You'll learn the basics of stamp carving and hand printing, experiment with pattern and colour.

Perfect for beginners, creative explorers, compulsive decorators, designers and anyone who loves hands on, slightly mucky making! 

NEXT OPEN SESSION

Sunday 15th November,  12 - 4pm

** Send a message via the contact page  to add your name to a waitlist. 

Part 1 - Pattern + Print: Cut your own stamp design and develop your pattern design.
Part 2 - Apply your pattern to textiles 

INTRODUCTORY OFFER for a limited time: 4 hour session $195 per person (Reduced price RRP $245)

Limited to 4 places. Subscribers can use the $20 discount code from our newsletter.

WHAT YOU'LL MAKE

Part 1 — Pattern + Print

2 hours 12-2pm

Start by learning to carve and cut your own stamp.

Use one of Fi's design templates, inspired by Australian flora and fauna or bring your own design idea to work with.

Using easy-to-carve rubber and lino-cutting tools, you'll then learn how to ink and print your stamp.

From here the fun begins, learning to quickly manipulate patterns, add colours and explore different layout options. In short, the basics of Suface Pattern Design.

You'll work towards developing a design that is ready to print on a variety of different surfaces.

Most importantly, you'll have the chance to try different materials and tools and learn which materials you like best and want for your  own kit - before you make any unnecessary or expensive purchases.

Apply patter to Textiles

2.0 hours | 2-4pm

Ready to take your pattern beyond paper?

Use the second part of the session to apply your pattern onto a textile surface. (* see notes about bringing your own fabric options)

Discover how your handmade patterns can become wearable art, unique homewares or thoughtful handmade gifts.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Toot Studio Sessions

• Part 1 Pattern + Print, 12 pm–2 pm

• Part 2 Textile Printing, 2–4 pm

• Full-day introductory price: $195 per person

• Newsletter subscriber? Don't forget to use your discount code.

Due to space requirements each session is limited to 4 participants.

Private group bookings

Gather your friends, family or creative crew for a private session at Toot Studio.

A lovely option for an end-of-year get-together, birthday celebration, special occasion or team-bonding experience.

For private bookings, the minimum group size is four, with a maximum of six participants. Your group organiser receives a single booking link to share with everyone.

Make a day of it, bring your own lunch and enjoy a relaxed creative escape together.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• All art materials needed for your project.

• Easy-to-carve rubber and stamp-carving tools

• Access to Fi's extensive collection of handmade and ready-made stamps to borrow for the day

• Specialist paints and a wide selection of printing tools to try

• Tester fabrics. Please  BYO special fabrics if you want to use them ( I suggest something like a linen, smooth not slippery or shiny or heavily textured fabrics are best. Check out the offcuts table at spotlight - or the fat quarter cotton quilting, single colour fabrics which are approx $5 each in a variety of colours. VIP - If bringing your own fabrics to use please was them and iron them ready for using).

• Your own handmade stamp to take home

• Apron and use of our light-filled private studio

• Complimentary tea, plus a glass of wine and nibbles to enjoy at the end

• Complimentary blank white cotton linen T Towel

**A solid foundation in design and studio practices.

**A solid foundation to begin your journey into  hand printing.

IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR YOU?

Absolutely! Beginners are welcome, and no previous art or printmaking experience is needed. 

You'll need to be able to follow instructions in English and have the eyesight and physical dexterity needed to work safely with stamp-carving tools.

We want our workshops to be as accessible as possible. If you have any physical requirements or constraints, please let us know beforehand so we can discuss adjustments. Our small group sizes mean there's plenty of opportunity for individual guidance and support.

YOUR CREATIVE ESCAPE AT TOOT STUDIO

Toot Studio is a light-filled creative space inside a converted hay shed at Toot Farm, just three minutes south of Margaret River townsite.

Come for the making, stay for delightful discoveries and leave with new skills, new connections, fresh ideas and something handmade that's entirely your own.

For private groups, BYO catering and drinks to enjoy in the garden at the end of your session.

Come and play and be suprised!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Our workshops are small, hands-on experiences that require advance preparation and materials. Thank you for understanding our cancellation policy.

• Bookings close seven days before the workshop. If minimum numbers aren't reached, we'll offer a full refund or credit towards an alternative date.

• Cancellations more than 14 days before the workshop: please contact us to discuss your options.

• Cancellations within 14 days: a $50 administration fee applies.

• Cancellations within seven days: no refunds are available. If we can resell your place from a waiting list, we may be able to refund your booking less the administration fee.

• Private group bookings: the minimum group charge still applies if individual participants withdraw or group numbers decrease.

• If Toot Studio cancels: you'll receive a full refund and a complimentary gift voucher.

Please don't attend if you're feeling unwell. Contact us as early as possible if your circumstances change.

This is a new workshop, so we don't yet have reviews specifically for Pattern + Print. You're welcome to explore feedback on our other Toot Studio workshops to get a feel for the experience.