About This Workshop
Join Catherine in the Flower Garden Log Cabin for a wonderfully creative day learning the traditional craft of Indian block printing. Using hand-carved wooden blocks and vibrant fabric paints, you’ll design and print your very own pair of cushion covers — a completely unique, handmade piece of home décor to take home and treasure.
Indian block printing is a craft with roots stretching back centuries, originating in the textile regions of Rajasthan, India — and it’s every bit as satisfying and absorbing today as it’s always been. There’s something deeply joyful about dipping a beautifully carved wooden block and pressing a perfect pattern into fabric. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have tried printing before, you’ll find this is a wonderfully meditative and rewarding way to spend a day.
What You’ll Do
We’ll begin with a short introduction to the history of Indian block printing and a demonstration of techniques, so you feel fully at ease before you start. You’ll then experiment on practice fabric, exploring pattern repeats, colour combinations, and layouts — finding your own style before committing your design to your cushion covers.
Once you’re ready, you’ll print both of your cotton cushion covers using a wide selection of hand-carved wooden blocks and a full palette of fabric paints. Catherine will be on hand throughout to guide and inspire you.
By the end of the day, you’ll leave with two beautifully printed cushion covers — each one completely unique to you — as well as the skills and confidence to carry on printing at home.
What’s Included
- All materials provided — printing blocks, fabric paints, and two natural cotton cushion covers
- Guided tuition and demonstration throughout
- Time to experiment and develop your own design
- Light refreshments – tea/coffee
- A warm, relaxed atmosphere in our Log Cabin studio in Llanrhaeadr, North Wales
Suitable For
Complete beginners are very welcome — no previous experience is necessary. This workshop is designed to be accessible, enjoyable, and creatively freeing for everyone.
Please Note
Cushion pad inserts are not included but can be purchased separately. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little painty! Fabric paints are permanent once heat-set. We provide aprons.
The Log Cabin block printing shop will be open if you feel tempted to carry on your new craft at home.
