Block-Printed Tea Towels Inspired by Flowers & Plants

Sunday, November 17, 12-4pm

Location: THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE AT POLKA PRESS, 2132 Fordem Ave, Suite L1

Class level: All experience levels welcome

Age requirements: 18 and older

Teaching artist: Bernie Witzack of bernie & zuzu (@bernieandzuzu)

Class fee: $135 (includes materials fee)

This workshop will cover all the basics of block printing, taking inspiration from flowers and plants! In the first half of the class, we’ll create our designs and learn to carve blocks. The second half of the class will be all about learning to print. You will leave the workshop with test prints on paper and tea towels featuring your own artwork! All of Bernie’s workshops focus on creativity, community, process over product, and learning over perfection.

What to bring:

Wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting ink on, and bring an apron if you have one. All other supplies are provided.

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Bio:

Bernie Witzack of bernie & zuzu studied Studio Art at Beloit College and has been making and exhibiting her art ever since. She earned an MFA in Fine Art from the University of Michigan, focusing on improvisational drawing and painting. She also studied graphic design at Madison College and was working as a graphic designer before leaving the field to focus on her art full time. She launched bernie & zuzu in 2021, and creates handmade, hand-painted, and screen-printed goods in small batches with a special emphasis on bright, bold color, and playful shapes. Bernie has been a Madison Public Library artist-in-residence, most recently at Pinney Branch, and has extensive teaching experience.

Website: bernieandzuzu.com

Social: @bernieandzuzu