Better Than Jam's Store & Studio
Classes in Brooklyn
"Better Than Jam" is a textile printing and fashion line owned by Karin Persan since 2007 that provides various educational support for screenprinting and textile dyeing, with a small showroom featuring remnants of the previous boutique that showcased handmade creations by local designers.
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Eco Print + Bundle Dyeing
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Discover the art of bundle dyeing and eco-printing in this immersive workshop. Learn essential mordanting techniques and how to add vibrant color to your fabrics even with limited dye materials. Bring your own pieces or use the provided materials to refresh your creations.
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$160
Screenprinting Beginners Workshop
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Unlock your creativity with Screenprinting! Learn the tricks of the trade and how to create the perfect print at Better Than Jam's Store & Studio. Discover what inks to use, print on any material, and even take your screen home with you!
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$105
Intro to Silkscreen
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CLASS CANCELED. You can now choose the intro class focused in textile printing or tshirt printing. See other listing under Better Than Jam's STORE & STUDIO
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$75
Natural Beauty & Botanical Dyes
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Class only listed on personal website
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$75
Mordanting Fabrics and Prepping Dye Baths
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Natural Dyeing Basics: Mordanting Fabrics and Prepping Dye Baths The most important and essential step when dyeing with nature is mordanting. Four types of mordanting techniques will be shown for protein and cellulose fibers, including Alum, Aluminum Acetate and "dunging," Tannins, and even Soy Milk. Bring 3 pieces of cellulose fiber and 1 piece of protein fiber to class to prepare. Sample material can be provided if you do not wish to bring...
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$75
PART 2 Cyanotype on Fabric + Paper Workshop
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Discover the art of cyanotype and create stunning prints on fabric and paper in this hands-on workshop. Experiment with the sun and studio to learn this easy photo process that produces beautiful cyan-blue imagery.
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$85
2+ Color Paper Relief Printing without a Press
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In this class students will carve their own soft carve plate and be shown how to print without the use of a huge heavy press, as well as tricks to print multiple colors easy peasy.You are welcome to bring your own paper, but about 10 per student will be provided.4"x6" soft block, design can be full size
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Working with Indigo
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There are many ways to create an organic real indigo vat and it can be a little tricky, but the main barrier is confidence. If you're interested in a particular method, let me know! I'll show you how to create a fructose and an iron vat in two different ways. We'll even make our own fructose on the side! I love to dive into the historical significance of indigo in other cultures, and will also talk a lot about it's very beginnings, how it moved...
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$85
Cyanotype on Fabric + Paper Workshop
Better Than Jam's Store & Studio See all classes by this school @ 10 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the art of cyanotype and create stunning prints on fabric and paper in this hands-on workshop. Experiment with the sun and studio to learn this easy photo process that produces beautiful cyan-blue imagery.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
$85
Block Printing on Textiles
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$60
Funsize Workshop Thursdays: Dye, Print, Sew
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Thursday nights are sampler size class nights, and open studios, where you get a little taste of a few of our most popular workshops. Grab a ticket and I'll grab some wine, BYOB and bring some friends! Wine and all materials provided. Walkins welcome and you're allowed to just come browse the studio and ask questions on using the space to work in. Come have a fun night of craft and design! Expect to create one piece in about an hour. All materials...
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$20
Reviews of Better Than Jam's Store & Studio
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Itajime Shibori Dye Techniques
This class far exceeded my expectations. I came home with four beautiful pieces even though this was my first time dying. -
Itajime Shibori Dye Techniques
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Itajime Shibori Dye Techniques
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Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo
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Blockprinting on Textiles Workshop
Enjoyed the class . Instructor was great as well as patient and helpful -
Itajime Shibori Dye Techniques
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Itajime Shibori Dye Techniques
Great introduction class. Instructor was very knowledgeable as well as patient and helpful. Would recommend -
Adv. Shibori with Indigo and Color
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Adv. Shibori with Indigo and Color
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Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo
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Itajime Shibori Dye Techniques
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Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo
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Blockprinting on Textiles Workshop
Excellent class! Instructor very knowledgeable and patient with students adopting a new skill. Learned a lot. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to know more about block printing. -
Blockprinting on Textiles Workshop
Karin explained the process and shared samples to kickstart ideas. She was knowledgeable, patient, and flexible. -
Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo
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Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo
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Dye Resists; batik, flour, and more! Full Day w lunch break
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Bundle Dyeing with Floral Fauna Food and Rust
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Bundle Dyeing with Floral Fauna Food and Rust
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Bundle Dyeing with Floral Fauna Food and Rust
