Block printing workshops
Would you love to learn a new skill? Enjoy the mindful activity of wood block printing!
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 teacher guiding you through the steps. There is also plenty of opportunity to advance for those who are more confident.
As well as scheduled dates, we can do private 1-2-1 or small group workshops. Contact us for more information.
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What people say about our workshops:
Had a fabulous evening learning how to Indian block print at the studio of Joanna (Zena & Rose). 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)
Introduction to wood block printing onto fabric
Learn how colours work together and have fun experimenting with colour
Try printing with traditional wooden blocks onto fabric
Explore different types of pattern repeats and placement patterns
Make an organic cotton tea towel or shopping bag to take home
BONUS! For all workshop participants, we have a 5% discount code + free shipping available for first time orders over £20 from The Indian Block Print Co. (one discount per user).
LOCATIONS & DATES
18th April 2024 11.30am to 2.00pm (2.5hrs) Be inspired by Spring and grow your skills! Zena & Rose Studio, Chiswick (1st floor). £50 JOIN WAITING LIST
15 May 2024 6.30pm to 8.30pm (2hrs) A social and creative evening of printing at Kew Gardens Hotel, London (room on the 1st floor upstairs). £40 BOOK NOW
Please note: These are adult workshops. All materials and equipment provided. Please bring an apron/ old shirt.
GIFT VOUCHERS
You can also buy a workshop gift voucher for someone else! A great Christmas or birthday gift.
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Wood block printing & calligraphy - Spring workshop
Hosted by Zena & Rose and Laura Letters Life
We invite you to enjoy a welcome tea or coffee and slice of cake before we embark on a creative journey into the world of wood block printing and brush pen calligraphy. You will bring these two art forms together to create your own stationery and art to take away, share, or keep for yourself.
Practice letter formation with brush pen calligraphy (more info here)
Print with traditional wooden blocks - choose from over 100 hand-carved botanical and geometric blocks.
Make greeting cards, notebooks and art prints to take home.
INCLUDED in every ticket is your printed calligraphy worksheets, project materials and brush pens to take home with you.
BONUS! For all workshop participants, we have a 5% discount code + free shipping available for first time orders over £20 from The Indian Block Print Co. (one discount per user).
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LOCATION & DATES
27th April 2024 10.30am to 1pm (2.5hrs) Spring Workshop at Linden House, Hammersmith, London. £65 (includes tea/coffee and cake)
Please note: These are adult workshops. Please bring an apron/ old shirt.
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
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.