Block printing workshops

  

Would you love to learn a new skill? Enjoy the mindful creative activity of wood block printing! 

We run friendly and relaxed workshops where you can be inspired and get creative.  Choose from a large range of blocks and wonderful paint colours. Our adult workshops are very accessible for beginners, with your tutor guiding you through the steps. There is also plenty of opportunity to advance for those who are more confident.

Our mission is to:

  • Raise awareness of the heritage craft of Indian block printing
  • Create beautiful and useful things using traditional hand skills
  • Nurture creativity and confidence through accessible workshops
  • Bring people together through a shared experience of joyful and mindful activity

The benefits of our workshops

  • Greater confidence in finding and expressing your creative voice
  • Learning how to 'let go' by playing with your ideas and embracing the unexpected
  • Making time for yourself to be present and mindful in a busy world
  • Satisfaction of learning new skills and creating by hand
  • Meeting other like-minded creative people

Timetable

As well as scheduled dates, we can do corporate, private 1-2-1 or small group workshops.

CORPORATE - Click here for more information on corporate workshops, team building and employee wellbeing.

PRIVATE GROUPS - Click here for more information on private workshops for birthdays and special events.

If you are looking for a present, we also do gift vouchers! 

Check our blog to see what people have made

See our FAQs about workshops

Watch our workshop learning videos get inspiration

What attendees said:

Just wanted to say that I enjoyed the workshop enormously  (playtime for adults!) and appreciated the tuition... A delightful morning. - Anita

What a lovely session today, I enjoyed it immensely and it was great to meet you and the other ladies. I had to rest when I got home.. all that excitement and endeavour. - Angela

Had a fabulous evening learning how to Indian block print at the studio. It was such an enjoyable evening trying a new craft, sharing ideas and being guided by the knowledgeable, calm and fun Joanna. Look out for her future workshops - definitely worth a try. - Jane (@arty_jane)

Found a new favourite thing to do tonight! Thank you Zena & Rose for introducing me to wood block printing. I found it so relaxing and mindful. I loved thinking about colours and design and I am very happy with my lovely new tea towel. A perfect way to spend a rainy Wednesday. - Jill (@woveninwords)

Absolutely loved learning how to do Indian block printing with Joanna from Zena & Rose and create this fun tea towel. - Mihaela (@cherryriver)

 wood block printing workshop  

Workshop sustainability

Wooden blocks – Fairtrade blocks, made from sustainable Sheesham wood sourced from India. Can be reused 100s of times.

Lino blocks – Lino is made from natural materials (linseed oil, pine rosin, wood, cork flour, jute) and is biodegradable. The block is made from fibreboard (made from recycled elements, but not commonly recyclable). A block can be used many times over.

Cotton blanks – These are the blank products onto which the printing will be done e.g. tea towels, cushion covers, tote bags. Organic cotton where possible (learn more).

Paper and card blanks - 100% recycled where possible

Fabric paint – A water-based fabric ink. Non-toxic and biodegradable. Vegan and baby-friendly. 

Sponges, rollers and paint trays – Can be washed and reused many times over.