Description
Next promoted date: Sunday 16th November 2025 Friday 23rd January 2026 The ancient craft of block printing has made a huge resurgence in recent years, made popular by designers like Molly Mahon, bringing these hand printed Indian block print designs to the masses. If you have ever considered designing and creating your very own beautiful hand crafted designs on fabric, this could be the course for you. On this workshop, you will not only design and cut your own block print stamp, you will then print this on to a range of paper and fabric products. You will then have your stamp to take away with you to use at home. Simply bring along your design ideas for images, patterns and shapes and learn how to translate these into a design, before cutting a stamp using Essdee Master Cut and then printing your design. On this workshop, you will initially create paper and card based products, such as gift tags and gift wrap. You will then progress to printing onto Fabric. you can chose to print onto tea towels or tote bags or if you prefer, you can print your own napkins and table runner or a linen cushion cover or Lampshade.* Please bring along: an apron, A5/6 ideas/drawings/images that inspire you and a large newspaper in which to transport your work home. This workshop is suitable for people with a range of creative experiences, wishing to explore printing stamps onto paper and fabric, for a maximum of 6 people. * If you would like to chose the cushion cover or napkins or Lampshade option there will be a extra charge for these items. Two tea towels or two tote bags, or one of each are included with the workshop. Further items may also be purchased on the day: - Tea towels and small tote bags - £4.00 each. - Cushions are £12.00 each. - Lampshade kits £15.00 each * to be supplied by the recipient. If you have any fabric samples in cotton or linen you may wish to bring these along to experiment further, the possibilities are endless...you can create lavender bags to table napkins. Just wash and iron everything in advance. The workshop will be delivered by Alison Butler. With over 25 years experience as a textile designer and book illustrator, Alison enjoys sharing her wide ranging skills and knowledge. The workshop will be delivered in The Stables or the Long Barn, depending on the size of the group. Both are inspirational spaces in a beautiful setting; the venues are set on a working farm in The South Downs National Park.
What's included in the price?
The workshop will include all equipment, materials* and refreshments, just bring your lunch. * Included are two tea towels or tote bags, if you wish to print on a linen cushion cover, napkins or a lampshade there will be an additional cost. You are welcome to bring your own items from home to print on if you wish.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Easter
- Tutor can travel
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- UK Holiday
- Hen dos
- Spooky
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Suitable for beginners
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Corporate days out & team building
- Father's Day
- Stag dos
- Accommodation offered
- Mother's Day
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- Romantic
- Pet lovers
- Weekends
