Event description

A fun and festive day of Indian Block Printing. A beginner friendly day (suitable for experience printers too) during which you will learn how to produce successful prints using carved wooden blocks and make a selection of fabric and paper items to take home.

During this full-day workshop you will have ample time to explore, experiment and enjoy this traditional craft in a fun, inspiring and relaxing environment.

Suitable for all levels of block printing, from beginner to experienced printers, the day will start with an explanation of the equipment needed to block print successfully and a detailed demonstration of how to achieve good prints. You will then explore the many blocks available – including some Christmas themed blocks and choose your favourite blocks and colours to start printing.

Initially, you will print on some practice fabric, to build your confidence as you try out different techniques and colours. Once comfortable, you will move on to printing a selection of fabric items: a drawstring bag, a tote bag and tea towel.

After lunch (please bring something with you), you will move onto your larger project, choosing either a scarf, cushion cover, large Christmas Stocking (or two small ones), bottle bags or Santa sack.

Items can be swapped and additional items purchased if required.

Having completed your fabric projects, you will move on to printing some Christmas (or other) cards, tags and wrapping paper/tissue paper.

You will leave with a collection of beautifully printed block printed creations.

All materials are provided for this workshop. Refreshments – tea, coffee, biscuits, cake, mince pies will also be provided.

An apron will be provided for your use, although, please bring your own if you prefer. ‘Doesn’t matter clothes’ are also recommended as you will be working with fabric paints, which have been designed to stain fabrics!

Please contact Simply Divine Things on 0333 0501551 to book. Places strictly limited. £75.00 per person

Held at: Simply Divine Things, 23 Market Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1AR

Accessibility Information

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will be held on the first floor, which is up some steep stairs.

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