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DCL Online: Intro to Pixlr

Dakota County Library - Online

Get started with simple but powerful graphic design app, Pixlr E. Pixlr is free, works right in your web browser, and is an easy and accessible tool to start designing your own graphics, editing photos, designing fabrics and more. Learn step-by-step how to create and edit designs and use many of the built in tools. This class will be presented as a demo with detailed live Q&A. Because it is not feasible to complete a project on your computer while simultaneously watching a Zoom presentation, you will complete any projects on your own after class has ended. You do not need any special software or equipment for this class; all parts of the project can be completed using your own computer and basic web browser.

Free

A Spoonful of Spoonflower

Zoom/Online Event

Get a tour of what it’s like to design fabrics and print them using Spoonflower, a web-based service for printing your own fabric designs. During class, I'll walk through creating a simple two-color design from creating a sketch to uploading and ordering. Get the scoop on the technical details of uploading and proofing your files, managing colors, and see samples of different fabrics. Have a specific project in mind and want a little help? We'll have time at the end for Q&A and brainstorming. I nearly always teach this class as a custom private class for guilds and conferences and I thought it would be great to do a session for anyone to attend!

$5.00

DCL Online: Tea Towel from a Recipe Card

Zoom/Online Event

Do you have a favorite handwritten recipe card in your collection? Learn how to make your own keepsake tea towel by scanning your grandmother’s handwritten recipe card and scaling it up to fill a fat quarter of fabric. See how to upload and digitally print it on to linen-cotton fabric with Spoonflower to make a one-of-a-kind tea towel. This class will be presented as a demo with detailed live Q&A. Because it is not feasible to complete a project on your computer while simultaneously watching a Zoom presentation, you will complete any projects on your own after class has ended. You do not need any special software or equipment for this class; all parts of the project can be completed using your own computer and basic web browser. Registration for this class is through Dakota County Libraries.

Guest Talk for Wearable Arts Midwest: A Spoonful of Spoonflower

Zoom/Online Event

Becka will give a tour of what it’s like to design fabrics and print them using Spoonflower, a web-based service for printing your own fabric designs. Get the scoop on the technical details of uploading and proofing your files, see samples of different fabrics and walk through the process from start to finish. We’ll also talk cost-saving tips for getting the most out of your yard of fabric, ways to proof designs and more. Guest speaker for the monthly meeting of Wearable Arts Midwest. Please contact WAM for details.

DCL Online: Pattern Play – DIY Fabric Design with Spoonflower

Zoom/Online Event

Join us in this fun class where we'll show you how to whip up seamlessly repeating patterns using just everyday materials and the Spoonflower tools. It's all about letting yourself play while turning your wildest ideas into fun fabric designs to sell or use to make your own creative projects.

DCL Online: From Pixels to Products – Use Your Art on Print-on-Demand Items

Zoom/Online Event

Dive into the tech tricks to transform your art into tangible goodies using various print-on-demand services. From creating fabrics and books to playing cards, stickers, and t-shirts, we’ll look at how you can use your art in fun and unexpected ways to make items for yourself or for your small business.

About me

Becka Rahn

Fabric designer • Spoonflower Handbook co-author • Teaches classes in Photoshop, fabric design, Spoonflower, hand embroidery, artist business skills, book arts, surface design • Etsy seller • Artist

Minneapolis, MN

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