Pattern to Print: Textile Design Workshop with Shayla Johnson

D'Artillery, in partnership with Scarlet Crane Creations, presents "Pattern to Print," a two-hour introduction to textile design through repeat patterns and stencil-based screen printing. Led by printmaker and surface designer Shayla Johnson, this workshop explores how motifs are developed, structured, and used as a visual language on everyday objects.

During the session, you will design an original motif, build it into a repeating pattern, and prepare a screen to transfer your artwork onto fabric. This hands-on process offers a unique look at how ideas move from initial concept to beautifully printed fabric for garments, décor, and accessories.

Guest are welcome to bring a cotton, linen, or bamboo apparel to personalize, or simply use the materials provided. You will leave with a one-of-a-kind printed item and a deeper appreciation for how textile design shapes both our environment and our wardrobes. No prior experience is required.

About the Organizers:

D’Artillery is a Hamtramck-based social enterprise that provides hands-on sewing education, workforce development, and small-batch apparel manufacturing, specifically creating job readiness and economic mobility pathways for immigrant and refugee women in Metro Detroit.

Scarlet Crane Creations is a Detroit-based home decor and accessory brand founded by printmaker and surface designer Shayla Johnson.

UN SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

We use Detroit's UNESCO City of Design designation as a call to action for Detroiters to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals in their own communities, contributing to the active effort of solving global interconnected issues.