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Inspired by Spring, we've used wood block printing to create some colourful botanical art works on fabric and paper. If you like these projects, wh...

Since plastic bags were banned in the UK, we've all got lots of fabric bags hanging about. That's great for the environment but sometimes they're n...

Here are a couple of fun craft ideas to try for Christmas!  A drawstring bag makes an lovely present in itself but also works as a gift bag. Here i...

Wood block printing is a versatile craft which can be used to create both patterns and 'scenes'. Scenes are based on a theme and then the blocks ar...

Before you start printing any pattern, whether repeat or random, you'll need to plan out what you’d like to do on a piece of paper or test fabric f...

In our workshops, we don't tell people what to print! The tutor's role is to guide you to achieve what you want to print. At the start of the works...

Florals began to be used in Indian textile design during the 12th century when Islamic influence was dominant. During the Mughal empire of North In...

Marion Dorn (1896-1964) was an American designer best known for her wall hangings, carpets and rugs. In her early career she was based in New York ...

Enid Marx (1902-1998) was a pioneering designer who mostly famously created  seating moquette fabric for London Transport. In the 1920s she was alr...

We’re loving Art Deco at the moment and looking at artists such as Raoul Dufy (1877-1953), who is best known as a painter but also had an influenti...

Today we are profiling Celia Birtwell, iconic British fashion and surface pattern designer. She was studying at Salford School of Art when she met ...

This month we are celebrating the birthday of Owen Jones (1809 -1874), a major influencer of 19th century art and taste. In his twenties, he travel...