In this engaging workshop, you'll learn the traditional craft of wood block printing, creating your own uniquely patterned textile pieces using authentic hand-carved Indian blocks. You'll discover how to design striking patterns and develop beautiful colour combinations while crafting personalised textiles items to take home.
Perfect for anyone interested in textile arts, this relaxing activity requires no previous experience. Why not book a workshop for you and a friend, partner or family member?
Your expert tutor Joanna will guide you through the entire creative process, from understanding pattern design to mastering printing techniques. You'll gain confidence as you learn how different colours work together and how to make the most of your printing space.
During the session, you'll have access to an extensive collection of over 100 traditional wood blocks featuring botanical, animal, and geometric motifs. Some are contemporary designs and others have been salvaged from the Indian textile industry.
Working in a calm, supportive environment, you'll begin by experimenting with various designs and colours. Your tutor will provide individual guidance as you develop your ideas, ensuring you feel confident before moving on to your final piece.
This fulfilling workshop will nurture your artistic sensibilities while teaching you a time-honoured printing technique. By the end of the session, you'll have developed practical textile printing skills and created a beautiful handmade item—perfect either as a thoughtful gift or a treasured addition to your own home.
The structure:
15 min Introduction and demonstration by tutor
45min Practice printing with the wood blocks and experiment with patterns, borders and placement prints.
1.5hr Choose your first textile piece and plan out your design. Bring your design ideas to life!
45min Lunch break (at 12.30)
2.5hr Design more textile pieces (1 or 2 depending on your speed)
15min tidy up
(You are welcome to bring your own textiles but please ensure that they are made from cotton or linen, are washed and ironed.)
After the workshop, you will receive our guidance information to help you continue with printing. It is full of great tips and advice on equipment and supplies.
What's included:
The workshop includes all equipment and paint.
To give you flexibility, it is 'pay as you go' for the textile and card pieces. The options are:
Tea towel, cushion cover, apron, shopping bag, drawstring gift bags and zip purses.
Greetings cards, gift tags, notebooks, art paper.
We provide teas/ coffee and biscuits. Please bring your own lunch or head to the café 5 minutes walk away.
We provide aprons but you may want to wear old clothes as we are using textile paint.
KEY INFO:
Level: Beginners - Intermediate. No prior experience is needed for this workshop. You can advance more quickly if you have done some printing before.
Age: 16 years +
Time: Full day (6hrs incl lunch break) 10am – 4pm. Available Tuesday and Wednesday.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO CHECK DATE AVAILABILITY BEFORE PURCHASING.
Choose the number of people below (minimum 2). The price will change according to number of people.
If you have more 5 + people in your group, you may want to check our private groups page. This has more information about organising a group workshop either at our studio or other locations.
Please take time to read the payment, cancellation and refund policy here before booking! We will only be able to fully refund your ticket if you cancel more than 48hrs prior to the start of the workshop. If it is less than 48hrs, you will receive 50% refund of your ticket price. All refunds are subject to credit card fees.
BOOKING CLOSES 48HRS BEFORE THE WORKSHOP START
