Fiber Arts
Try It! Transfer Print a Silk Scarf from Men’s Ties
Create a beautiful scarf based on a collection of ties or find inspiration from some great thrift store finds.
Meeting Times
- Sun, 1/28/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun, 1/28/2024
Closed
About
Transfer printing is the process of copying some or all of a design from one thing onto another thing. Men's silk ties are a fantastic source of transfer patterns!
This is a great way to create a lasting memory from a collection of ties belonging to a loved one. Or, perhaps your creative inspiration will come from a few great thrift store finds.
You'll be provided with all the materials (including ties) for creating a unique, wearable scarf. Along the way, you'll learn all the techniques you need to continue your transfer printing adventures at home in the future with ties from your own stash.
Project
Materials
- A materials fee of $6, included in the cost of the cast, covers a silk scarf, transfer solution, and cordage (provided by the instructor). This one-time, uniquely low fee is possible due to a generous donation of men's silk ties for this class! These ties will be deconstructed in advance
- You should plan to print from the provided ties. However, you may bring a few of your own ties if you wish to learn how to take them apart for future use.
- You should bring a zip lock bag to carry your scarf home if it's still damp.
- You may bring your favorite scissors (but the studio also will have some on hand).
Class Policies
- Ages 12 and up are welcome.
- Skill Level: All levels, including beginners
- Rubber gloves, an apron, and closed-toe shoes are appropriate for the dye lab.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.
Instructors or Guides
Barb Wills
Barb exhibits, lectures and teaches locally, nationally, and internationally. Her work has been juried into Art Quilt Elements 2024 and published in several books, magazines, and catalogs. She received the Lynn Goodwin Bergman Surface Design award and the Quilt National award for Surface Design Excellence. She currently has three quilts touring the United States and one in the international exhibition Quilt National. She has a quilt in the permanent collection at the International Quilt Museum and her work is in private and corporate collections in Denmark, Asia, and the United States. Barb lives and works in Poulsbo.
