What if you could make your own fabric designs for your creative work?

introducing….

Print, Paint, Stitch

Hand Printing & Painting on Fabric

Learn simple ways to print your own cloth using stencils, nature, and everyday objects.

Deeper learning through intuitive play

Inside this course, I’ll guide you through several simple ways to print your own designs on fabric ~ by hand.

And special bonuses will take you step-by-step through turning your fabric into your own hand crafted & stitched projects.

pre-launch special $67AU
pre-launch special $67AU

Imagine being able to create your own fabric — printed by hand, slowly and creatively — ready to turn into quilts, bags, cushions, clothing, or small stitched pieces.

In this course, I’ll show you how to print on fabric using simple techniques that don’t require expensive tools or complicated equipment.

We’ll explore easy, playful ways to create pattern and texture on cloth, so you can start making beautiful printed fabrics at home.

We’ll then take it a step further by making the actual projects themselves!

So, you’ll learn how to print the fabric and make the thing. How’s that sound?!

When I paint, print, and stencil my own fabric it really is for a certain project and piece in mind. I’m going to take you step-by-step through the process of creating your fabric designs and then sewing it into something.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Print with stencils to create repeating patterns

  • Print with leaves and natural materials

  • Use found objects to create interesting textures and shapes

  • Make simple printing blocks for repeating designs

  • Combine techniques to create layered prints

  • Make your own brushes with nature based and found objects, for instinctual mark-making

Combine this with:

Taking your designs and sewing them into different fully finished projects - no more fabric just folded in your cupboard but actual turned into usable textile works.

I’ll show how to sew:

  • A fully lined tote bag with pocket

  • A quilt made with your own drawn and stencilled designs - or use my downloadable patterns if you’d like

  • A zippered pencil case, or knitting needles, crochet hooks, clay tools

  • A notebook cover to adorn your current read or journal

  • A laptop or tablet case

  • A table runner and placemats

Pre-Launch pricing $67AU

Enrol here
Enrol here

Right now I’m opening pre-sales, which means you can join early at a super special price - half price in fact!

This special pre-launch price will end on 3rd April.
Full price will be $145AU

PLEASE NOTE: This course will officially begin in mid-May.

What’s included:

Inside the course you’ll receive:

  • Step-by-step video lessons

  • Demonstrations of each printing technique - you’ll feel like you’re standing beside me in my studio

  • Ideas for combining and layering prints

  • Guidance on materials and fabric choices

  • Creative inspiration for using your printed cloth

  • Follow along with me as I make the printed fabric designs for a whole quilt

  • Make your own projects from your own fabric - 6 different finished projects with full tutorials included

  • Downloadable designs and patterns

Purchase here
Purchase here

This course is perfect for you if:

  • You love working with fabric and textiles

  • You enjoy slow, hands-on creative processes

  • You want to make your own unique fabrics

  • You like experimenting with simple materials

  • You want techniques you can return to again and again

  • You’ve always enjoyed prints and designs, and want to finally make your own

A creative practice you can return to

Fabric printing is one of those creative skills that keeps growing with you. I first started screen printing and fabric printing almost 30 years ago, at TAFE. I immediately fell in love with the tactile nature of it - taking my own designs and applying them directly to fabric.

Since then I’ve come back to painting and printing on fabric at different times of my life, and always found something new in the practice and process.

The more you experiment, the more ideas you’ll discover — and soon you’ll have a collection of fabrics that are completely your own.

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own printed cloth, this is a beautiful place to begin.

Once you know how to print fabric by hand, plain cloth becomes a possibility for your new collection of designs and creative work!

What tools & materials do I need:

There’ll be a full list inside the course portal, but here’s a brief overview:

  • Fabric - I mostly use linen or cotton, but you can print on hemp, silk (it might be a little harder, but I love stretching our possibilities), denim, t-shirts. I say try anything that you have, including pre-made items such as tea towels and tote bags.

  • Fabric paint - I use PermaSet Aqua, which is a water-based fabric paint (and safe to wash off in regular sink), but I’ll link to other brands inside the course

  • or regular paint and a fabric printing medium that makes your paint wash-proof

  • For stencil cutting I recommend a special paper and cutting tools, but you can always start with regular printer paper and fine sharp scissors

  • Some basic supplies like cloths, sponges, paint brushes, masking tape, drop-cloth or messy table for painting on

  • Sewing supplies

Purchase here
Purchase here

frequently

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frequently asked questions ~

  • I host my courses on ThriveCart. This is an online portal that you can access on any device, via the web.

    You’ll receive login details after your purchase (check your spam folder if nothing shows up in your inbox).

    There’s a direct student login page at the footer of my website for future.

  • This course starts mid-May (I’ll let you know the exact date in early April).

    You’re buying at a special price for pre-launch offering.

    When you purchase today you’ll receive a mini-course on hand printing with fresh fern leaves

  • My classes have ‘lifetime’ access. This means that once you purchase you’ll be able to keep watching - not 6-months or 1-year only, but ongoing.

    ‘Lifetime’ means for as long as the course is available - I’ve been selling my online for over 10 years, and not stopping anytime soon!

    If I ever retire a course I’ll give you enough notice to download the content so you can keep it for your files and reference.

  • All my courses and products are sold in Australian dollars AU$.

    Your bank or PayPal will automatically convert for you, so you don’t have to do anything.

    Keep in mind that while I write an approx. conversion rate on my site, this is at the time of me writing the page. And each bank has a slightly different rate. I add this as a reference for you only.

  • Due to the digital nature of my online courses and digital products I don’t offer refunds or exchanges for change of mind.

    If you believe that the course isn’t as described please let me know as I’m happy to work through the best options for you.

  • You can reach me anytime via my contact page or email.

    I aim to respond quickly—usually within one or two business days.

Or, if you’re not ready to join just yet add your name to this wait list and I’ll let you know when the course is open.

If you’re on this list you’ll receive an early-bird discount - but not this special pre-launch pricing…

Amazing work from students of other courses

  • Felt keepsake pouch by Julie

  • Improv Fear-Less quilt by Laura. This was her first quilt ever!

  • KeepSake pouches - students at a workshop

  • Keepsake pouch - showing off the gusset features

  • Eco-printed keep sake pouch by Hilde

  • Basket weaving with naturally dyed raffia

  • Sashiko Zippered purse by Laura

Love notes from students about my other courses

  • “I have been dipping in and out of this course - thank you. Ellie it is such a wonderful resource to have!"

    ~ Libby Queale

  • "Thank you for the wonderful refreshing inspiration. At this time it is just what I needed to help me feel calm, yet inspired and motivated.

    ~ Faye

  • "Ellie encourages me to find my voice and be confident in decisions about fabric, thread, colours, and techniques"

    ~ Pen