Sunday, February 23rd
12pm-5pm
In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn the basics of screen printing and machine sewing to create a custom bandana for their furry friend.
In the first half of class, students will design and create a piece of screen-printed fabric. They will be guided through the process of drawing a transparency, exposing a screen, mixing ink, and printing on fabric.
After a lunch break, students will sew their fabric into a pet bandana, custom to their pet’s neck size. After learning how to cut their fabric, students will receive an introductory demonstration on using a sewing machine. Then, each student will be able to turn their printed fabric into a stylish bandana for their dog or cat! (One bandana per student.)
No prior experience in sewing or printing required.
All class materials will be provided. If possible, bring a measurement of your pet’s collar to ensure correct sizing (optional).
Instructor: Maddy Conover
Madeleine Conover is a Chinese American adoptee and artist. Her images and sculptures explore her ideas of Asian American diaspora and her adoption due to China’s former one-child policy. Her recent work focuses on the subsequent discovery of her biological family and community building with adoptees.
Conover was raised in Washington, DC. She received an MFA in Printmaking from the Tyler School of Art & Architecture and a BA in Studio Art and Sustainable Food & Farming from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her work has been included in solo and group exhibitions in Philadelphia, Western Massachusetts, New York City, and the Bay Area. She has participated in artist residency programs at Ceramics School, Directangle Press, Pyramid Atlantic Art Institute, Second State Press, Kala Art Institute, and Wassaic Project.
Based in Philadelphia, she teaches printmaking and ceramics classes. She also recently started her own small Risograph publishing press, Mad Dog Studio.
