Better Than Jam's Store & Studio
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"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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Block Printing Fabric Yardage (Private for 8)
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We start with a a bit of history about the process and introduction to the materials, but then get right into carving! Our goal will be to repeat pattern print one yard of fabric! Students should come with a 4" square image or two that you would like to work with. Simple designs work best, and then you can add detail as you carve away. If you have carved before, and are up for a challenge, mention you would like to do a two color...
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$520
Private T-Shirt Printing Workshop
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Have you had a tshirt idea but had clue how to bring it to fruition? Come and learn to get it going! Book 3 days on your own time to come and learn how to create your own silkscreen, how set up a two color tshirt printing operation, and produce a Stack of tshirts. Start by grabbing one date, and we'll contact you for next two dates you would like to come. Students should have a good idea what they would like to accomplish but final...
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$680
Private Learn ALL Silkscreen
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Learn ALL in this 4 day screenprinting crash course. You'll also get a half day studio pass to use within 2 months to finish up your work. Students will become extremely familiar with this print process, and learn how to create your own screens for paper, tshirt, and textile printing! You'll leave with your own tshirt design, and separate design which will be used to print textile yardage in a repeat pattern, as well as a two color design for paper...
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Exploring Indigo, Shibori and other Resists
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Learn the traditional art of shibori dye techniques, other dye resists, and magical indigo dye in this extended session. The creation of both iron and fructose indigo vats are shown (others if requested), and a great number of dye resists that are found throughout the world. We discuss the historically significance of this dye and how special it is culturally for so many. This is a special intensive that will meet two full days, allowing for more...
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Private Textile Screenprinting Workshop
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Textile lovers, fashion students and crafters a like love this class. Learn how print your own textile yardage! Book 3 days on your own time to come and learn how to create your own silkscreen, how set up repeat patterns, and produce your own fabrics. Start by grabbing one date, and we'll contact you for next two dates you would like to come. Students should have a good idea what they would like to accomplish but final artworks do not have...
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$275
Dyeing with Nature with Mordanting Fabrics Morning
Better Than Jam's Store & Studio See all classes by this school @ 10 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the art of dyeing with natural materials in this hands-on course. Learn how to prep fabrics, create lasting colors, and use modifiers to enhance your work. Explore various dyeing techniques and leave with three beautifully dyed items.
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$160
Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo
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Unleash your creativity and explore the ancient art of Shibori dye techniques using natural indigo. Join us at Better Than Jam's Store & Studio for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn traditional Japanese methods alongside tie-dye techniques from Africa and India. Discover the cultural significance of Shibori while creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces to keep or share.
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$85
Dye Resists; batik, flour, and more! Full Day w lunch break
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Discover the fascinating world of fabric texture and pattern creation in this hands-on workshop. Experiment with flour, wax, gum, and glue as resists, and learn techniques like low immersion, painting with dye, and pouring over. Unleash your creativity at Better Than Jam's Store & Studio.
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$170
Private Sewing Lesson; 3 hours
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Don't be afraid of your sewing machine! Book and then schedule a time that works for you. The calendar shows availability every Monday evening, but other dates/times possible. An email will be sent with sign up to discuss a date/time that works for both of us. Generally I am available weekday/end evenings and some Friday mornings. Always wanted to learn how to sew, or have a special project you need help with, but a bit intimidated?...
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$120
World of Natural Dyes; intensive
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Learn all about the many historically rich techniques using all natural dyes stuffs, where the come from, the social significance in ancient cultures, and how to forage for you own materials. This class is a more intensive hands on version of "Dyeing with Nature" workshops which only runs 3 hours. In this special intensive we will meet for two half days, allowing for more techniques and skills to be demonstrated and more time to accomplish...
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Stitching Resist Shibori
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Discover the art of stitching fabrics to create intricate designs in this intermediate class at Better Than Jam's Store & Studio. Learn various stitching techniques like Nui, Ori-Nui, Maki-Nui, and more, using all-natural "Real" indigo. Unleash your creativity and explore the world of Shibori through stitching resist.
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Bundle Dyeing with Floral Fauna Food and Rust
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Unlock the vibrant world of natural dyes in this unique workshop, where you'll explore the art of bundle dyeing with floral and fauna, and even rust! Discover the surprising colors you can achieve and learn techniques to unleash your creativity with natural dyes. All materials provided.
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$85
Itajime Shibori Dye Techniques
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Unleash your creativity and learn the art of Itajime Shibori dyeing at Better Than Jam's Store & Studio. Discover folding and blocking techniques to create stunning traditional Japanese fabric patterns. Join us for a hands-on experience and bring home 3-4 unique pieces that resemble mesmerizing mandalas.
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$85
Blockprinting on Textiles Workshop
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Unleash your creativity and learn the art of block printing on textiles at Better Than Jam's Store & Studio. Discover the history and materials behind this beautiful craft and dive right into carving your own designs. With all tools provided and COVID precautions in place, you'll leave with your block and the skills to continue printing on your own.
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$85
Fun with Reactive Dyes
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Discover the vibrant world of fiber reactive dyes and transform your fabric with rich, long-lasting color. In this creative, hands-on class, you'll explore techniques like mottled color, Shibori, and using dye for painting, screenprinting, and blockprinting. Bring your own fabric or use provided materials to experiment and learn the secrets of dyeing with expert guidance.
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$85
Floral and Fauna Bundle Dyeing
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$60
Adv. Shibori with Indigo and Color
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Discover the advanced techniques of Shibori with indigo and color in this hands-on course at Better Than Jam's Store & Studio. Learn how to balance a vat that's already been started and used, and explore more difficult techniques such as Tatsumaki, Miura, Yanagi, and Kumo. Unleash your creativity and master the art of Nui, a beginner stitch resist.
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$85
Rust and Tea Dyeing
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LOOK FOR THE NEW VERSION OF THIS CLASS: "Bundle Dyeing with Floral, Fauna, and Rust" Rusty objects don't need to be thrown away! Learn how to use them to dye your fabric in this quick fun workshop. Students will learn several techniques on how to use natural forming iron oxide creatively, how to treat your fabrics, and the fun you can have when natural dyes are added. Class runs about 2 hours. Materials provided. Students are welcome to...
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$65
Stencil Silkscreening
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Learn how to silkscreen your own design using a stencil! Great into to silkscreen class. Using your design, we start immediately cutting stencils with an exacto blade. We'll experiment printing with multiple inks, dyes, and resists so you can see the many possibilities silkscreening can offer. Students should come with their design ready. Images should be no larger than 8x6" and make sure there are no independent parts inside...
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$70
Extended Blockprinting on Textiles Workshop
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Explore the possibilities of blockprinting on textiles in this in-depth workshop at Better Than Jam's Store & Studio. Learn to carve soft and linoleum blocks, and print your own unique designs on yardage and sample pieces. All materials provided.
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$165
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
