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Welcome to 3 Dotted Penguins!
Everything starts with a block print in Ali Baecker’s printmaking and surface design studio.
Hello, I'm Ali
Printmaker, surface pattern designer, and educator.
I create hand-carved blocks, block printed repeat patterns, love playing and combining patterns, and make imaginary fishes come to life.
In my classes, I help my students get started with block printing and confident with block-printed repeat patterns. I use my block prints as a basis for surface pattern design, and screenprint them on textiles and other materials.
Welcome to 2023: The Repeat Pattern Deep Dive Series is coming back in a new format
Do you want to start 2023 block printing with me? Dive deep into the world of block printed repeat patterns. Learn about different designs and standard tessellating shapes, and also improve your block printing skills along the way. Learn how to combine your blocks and how to add new blocks and make your own tessellating shapes. Show your work and learn not only from me but from the entire group of participants.
More details coming soon! Join the waitlist to get updates:
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Upcoming workshops
Intro to Block Printing
Friday, September 9, 6 pm CEST/Europe – in German/auf Deutsch
Saturday, September 10, 9 am CEST/Europe (5 pm AEST/Australia) – in English
Saturday, September 10, 6 pm CEST/Europe (12 pm EDT/USA) – in English – SOLD OUT
Intro to Repeat Patterns
Friday, September 30, 6 pm CEST/Europe – in German/auf Deutsch
Sunday, October 2, 6 pm CEST/Europe (12 pm EDT/USA) – in English
Repeat Patterns Deep Dive 1
Saturdays, September 17, 24 & October 1, 9 am CEST/Europe (5 pm AEST/Australia) – in English
Saturdays, September 17, 24 & October 1, 7 pm CEST/Europe (1 pm EDT/USA) – in English
Repeat Patterns Deep Dive 2
Sundays, September 11, 18 & 25, 9 am CEST/Europe (5 pm AEST/Australia) – in English
Sundays, September 11, 18 & 25, 7 pm CEST/Europe (1 pm EDT/USA) – in English
Thursday, September 15, 22 & 29, 7 pm CEST/Europe – in German/auf Deutsch
Block Printed Cards & Gift Wrap
Saturday, October 29, 9 am CEST/Europe (6 pm AEDT/Australia) – in English
Saturday, October 29, 6 pm CEST/Europe (12 pm EDT/USA) – in English
Nautical & Sealife Block Prints
currently, no planned workshop dates
These are the last workshops of 2022. Join my email list to be notified about further classes in 2023.
