In this class you will learn to understand the advantages of digital printing through hands on experience working with the preceding technologies. Traditional methods of printing textiles use a template as a method of transferring a design onto a substrate. Techniques taught will include shibori, batik, relief block printing, brush repeats, photograms, and stenciling. In surface design it is also vitally important to develop and explore ideas thoroughly before starting work on the computer. The starting point for a design can come from many sources, from a personal idea or a commercial brief, and in either case thorough research is essential. In this class you will learn how to assemble and present your research ideas to industry standard while keeping the context of your design theme relevant to contemporary trends. There will be a substantial materials list for this class which you will be responsible for purchasing.