Name: Back to School Block Party! with artist in residence Casey Beal
Start: 2026-08-04T15:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-04T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12205

Back to School Block Party!
with artist in residence Casey Beal
Tuesday, August 4, 2026,
from 3:30 to 5:00 pm
MEMBER: $40 per student
NON-MEMBER: $44.50 per student
Preregistration is required to attend all classes and workshops at Arlene’s. Space is limited so please register soon. Click the link to register online. Otherwise, please come into the store, at 57 Fuller Rd Albany NY, or call us, at (518) 482-8881, to reserve your space.
The new school year is right around the corner — the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and give old favorites a new life! If you’re interested in upcycling, this workshop is for you. Whether you want to cover a stain on a beloved T‑shirt, customize a thrift‑store find, or add your own flair to a basic top, Artist in residence Casey Beal will guide you through the fun, hands-on process of block printing on fabric.
Using Speedy‑Carve blocks and fabric ink, you’ll design, carve, and print your own handmade stamp onto fabric. The class covers all the basics for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. If you’ve printed on paper before but never on fabric, this is a great chance to learn how to avoid the most common challenges — before blowing your budget on trial and error. Casey will walk you through every step with samples, demonstrations, and plenty of support. Participants are encouraged to bring images for design reference so you can spend more time carving and printing. Additional pre‑carved blocks will also be available for experimenting with placement, pattern, and layering. *Fabric ink takes about 24 hours to dry to the touch and a full week to cure before washing, so please plan ahead for travel and storage.
Supplies
Supplies are not included in the class fee. A PDF supply list is available in the workshop description.
NOTE: For all administrative questions—such as registration issues, cancellations, or workshop attendance—please contact Arlene’s directly. Instructors are not responsible for handling these matters. You can reach us at [email protected] or call during store hours at (518) 482-8881.
Our courses are typically held in the lower level of Arlene's. Because access to the lower level is available only by stair, please let us know if using the stairs presents any difficulty for you in advance of the class so we can make alternate arrangements. We want to make sure everyone is able to enjoy and participate in our classes.