Hand-carved Block Printing on PAPER or FABRIC

About

Discover a new way to practise mindfulness and creativity in this hands on block printing workshop designed especially for beginners. Whether you’re completely new to printmaking or rediscovering ‘linocutting’ from your school days, this workshop will expand your creative skills.

I will guide you through the entire process of designing, carving, and printing your own original artwork.

You’ll learn how to turn any image — supplied on the day or brought from home — into a bold, high contrast motif full of pattern and personality. I’ll guide you step by step from your initial idea through to your finished print, offering as much support or independence as you prefer. The focus and concentration required to carve your block is deeply calming, and the joy of printing multiple copies of your design is incredibly satisfying.

Block printing is wonderfully versatile and easy to continue at home. You don’t need a printing press or a large studio — just your carved block, a few simple tools, and a small workspace. The block you create in this workshop becomes a bespoke stamp you can reuse again and again to make fine art prints, greeting cards, wrapping paper, collage elements, and more.

⭐ Optional Fabric Printing Add On

Once you’ve mastered printing on paper, you’ll also have the option to print your design onto fabric that you bring along (must be 100% cotton). This is a fantastic way to personalise tea towels, tote bags, clothing, pencil cases, or any textile you’d love to transform.