Indian Wood Block Printing

Service Description

Sunday 27th September 1:30pm - 4:00pm £50 Print your own tote bag or cushion in this introduction to Indian Block Printing. In this relaxed and fun workshop, using traditional hand-carved wooden blocks, you will learn how to apply paint, and build simple repeating patterns. Developing technique and practicing first on a piece of cotton fabric, you will then move on to print the finished piece and will leave with a finished item you've created by hand.  All materials provided. Suitable for skill levels and abilities. You will be working with textile paints so please bring an apron or old shirt if you have one.  About Hayley Burke: As part of her textiles business Hayley & Co, Hayley Burke designs and works with block print fabrics and small block print studios in Jaipur, India to make and bring to life her range of pyjamas, bags and washbags, which is where her obsession with this beautiful craft began. Her wood block collection has been sourced over many trips to India, where Hayley has undertaken multiple workshop days to learn from the artisans and master printers in Bagru and Jaipur. Hayley studied art and textiles at college, before moving onto a degree in Fashion Design.  Hayley set up her own label, Hayley & Co, back in 2009, which is based at her home studio in Clitheroe, Lancashire.  Hayley's passion for colour, print and textiles shines through her range, predominately using block printed cottons.