African Pride Collection - Where Heritage Meets Creativity
AFRICAN PRIDE COLLECTION • PROPOSED JOHANNESBURG WORKSHOPS

Your Ideas. Your Products. Your Own Business.

Learn AI-assisted design and practical printing skills to help you take the first steps towards starting a small business or earning extra income.

Start with AI. Create it. Print it.

T-shirts • Golf shirts • Caps • Bucket hats • Aprons • Tote bags • Canvas shoes • Mugs & Tumblers

Technologies:SublimationDTF Printing3D DTF PrintingUV DTF Printing
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Register your interest. Dates, venue and fees will be shared before bookings open.

Who is this workshop for?
Who is this for?

Turn Practical Skills into Real Opportunities

Job seekers exploring self-employment, people looking for a side hustle, and aspiring business owners who want to create personalised products.

Beginners welcome.Computer and software access or assisted support will be provided during training.
Printing Technologies

Technologies You Will Learn & Apply

Each product calls for a specific print method. You'll understand the science, artwork preparation, heat and substrate requirements for four leading digital printing methods.

Direct-to-Film

DTF Printing

Full-colour, stretch-resistant film transfers heat-pressed onto dark and light cotton, poly-blends and apparel.

Best for:

T-shirts • Golf shirts • Aprons • Tote bags • Canvas shoes

✓ Vibrant opaque whites✓ Durable washability✓ Any garment color
Dye Sublimation

Sublimation

Heat-activated dyes that infuse permanently into polymer-coated surfaces and polyester fabrics with zero hand-feel.

Best for:

Mugs • Tumblers • Tote bags • Polyester apparel • Coasters

✓ Scratch & dishwasher resistant✓ Photographic quality✓ Seamless full wrap
Cold-Peel Hard Surfaces

UV DTF Printing

Ultra-durable, waterproof full-colour decals with varnish overlay applied to hard substrates without heat.

Best for:

Tumblers • Mugs • Glass • Metal • Hard plastics

✓ No heat press needed✓ Waterproof & UV resistant✓ Glossy varnish coat
High-Build Textured

3D DTF Printing

Embossed tactile transfers that produce raised, dimensional, premium-feel branding and logos on apparel and headwear.

Best for:

Caps • Bucket hats • Golf shirts • Outerwear

✓ Raised 3D effect✓ Luxury retail feel✓ Crisp micro-embossing
Choose what you would like to create

Practical products to explore

From heritage apparel and tote bags to headwear, shoes, mugs and tumblers. We preserve real African Pride Collection designs and guide you through real-world production.

T-shirt printingActual Product
DTF PrintingSublimation

T-shirt printing

Explore AI-assisted designs, artwork preparation, positioning and transfer application.

Golf shirt printingActual Product
DTF Printing3D DTF Printing

Golf shirt printing

Learn about branding placement and printing on suitable golf shirt fabrics.

Cap printingActual Product
3D DTF PrintingDTF Printing

Cap printing

Explore compact designs, positioning and printing on suitable cap styles.

Bucket hat printingActual Product
DTF Printing3D DTF Printing

Bucket hat printing

Develop creative designs and learn how shape, seams and placement affect printing.

Apron printingActual Product
DTF PrintingSublimation

Apron printing

Create personalised ideas for food businesses, gifts, events and everyday use.

Canvas shoe printingActual Product
DTF Printing

Canvas shoe printing

Explore artwork placement and suitable application methods for selected canvas shoe styles.

Tote bag printingActual Product
DTF PrintingSublimation

Tote bag printing

Design and print durable heritage tote bags for shopping, markets, events and daily lifestyle wear.

Mug & Tumbler printingActual Product
SublimationUV DTF Printing

Mug & Tumbler printing

Master wraparound drinkware branding, full-colour sublimation mugs and hard-surface UV DTF tumblers.

Practical methods will depend on the product, fabric and equipment. Final workshop content will be confirmed before booking.

AI is where every workshop starts

Start with an Idea. Learn to Create with AI.

  1. 1

    Idea

    Choose a product, purpose and intended customer.

  2. 2

    AI Design

    Learn how to write useful prompts, explore concepts and refine designs.

  3. 3

    Print Preparation

    Check spelling, image quality, dimensions, backgrounds and placement.

  4. 4

    Practical Printing

    Apply a suitable design using Sublimation, DTF, 3D DTF or UV DTF to your selected product and inspect the finish.

  5. 5

    Costing and Marketing

    Calculate materials and labour, then use AI to help draft product descriptions, captions and customer offers.

Production & Prep

From Screen to Physical Print

Real African Pride Collection mockups and vectors ready for digital film separation, contour cutting, and heat application.

Artwork preparation and print workflow sample
Vector outlines & cutlinesReady to press

AI supports your creativity. You will also learn to check its output and use original or appropriately licensed artwork.

More than printing

Connecting Creative Skills with Business Opportunities

Our aim is to help you connect creative skills with practical business opportunities.

Proposed topics while we gather interest — final modules confirmed before booking
1

Basic Costing and Pricing

Calculate material costs, transfer expenses, time and healthy profit margins for single items and bulk orders.

2

Finding Customers

Identify local clients: schools, church groups, sports clubs, small companies, birthdays and family events.

3

Promoting Products on Social Media

Build a social media presence, showcase samples, run posts and reach customers across platforms — with support from Anda365.

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4

Managing Orders and Deposits

Confirm sizes, colours and approved mockups before printing; take deposits safely to cover raw blank costs.

5

Equipment & Outsourcing Options

Know when to buy your own heat press or mug press vs outsourcing DTF prints and blanks as you grow.

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Beginner support

No Computer? New to AI? You Can Still Take Part.

Computer and software access will be provided during training, or we can handle the computer-based preparation for you where needed. You'll be guided through the process, starting with the basics.

You do not need to own printing equipment to express interest. Equipment arrangements and anything you need to bring will be explained before booking.

Equipment and software are available for use during training only. Learners do not receive computers, software subscriptions or equipment to keep.

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Help Us Choose the First Workshops

Tell us which products interest you and what support you would need. We'll contact you when the relevant workshop details are ready.

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Which workshops interest you? *

Select all the printing technologies you would be excited to learn. Each is shown with the products it applies to.

Which ONE would you attend first? *

Choose the printing technology you'd most like to start with. Each is shown with the products it applies to.

How familiar are you with AI? *
Preferred timing *

Optional — help us tailor the training

What is your main goal? (optional)
What computer support would help you?

No payment is required now. This form records interest and is not a confirmed booking.

Short FAQ

Good to know

Will every workshop include AI?+

Yes. AI-assisted ideas and design are the starting point for each workshop, with guidance suited to beginners.

Which printing technologies are covered?+

Workshops focus on four modern, accessible digital printing methods: Sublimation, DTF Printing (Direct-to-Film), 3D DTF Printing (raised textured transfers), and UV DTF Printing (durable hard-surface decals for drinkware). You will learn which technology suits each product and fabric best.

Will all products be covered in one class?+

Not necessarily. We bundle complementary products into focused workshops (such as Apparel: T-shirts, Golf shirts & Aprons; Headwear: Caps & Bucket hats; or Drinkware: Mugs & Tumblers) so you get in-depth, hands-on learning.

Do I need a laptop or paid design software?+

Computer and software access will be provided during training, or computer-based preparation can be handled for you where needed.

Will I learn to operate a DTF printer?+

The initial workshops are planned around design, artwork preparation and applying bought-in or prepared transfers where suitable. Full commercial printer operation is not included unless explicitly stated in a future advanced course outline.

Where and when will training happen?+

In Johannesburg. Dates, venue and fees will be announced before bookings open.