Step into a vibrant art experience where you explore the rich history of Indian block printing and watch traditional patterns come to life before your eyes. You learn how hand-carved wooden blocks create beautiful designs, then roll up your sleeves to make your own paper prints, cards, bookmarks, and fabric pieces like tote bags, cushions, and gift bags to take home. This relaxed, hands-on workshop invites you to slow down, get creative, and connect with an ancient craft in a warm, welcoming setting.
As in true Indian style; refreshments will include refreshing lime and soda, crunchy Bombay mix, (half day) and soothing masala chai with buttery shortbread biscuits (full day).
Dates & Prices
Beginners – for more info/details of the day see below
- Monday 2nd March, 10am-1.00pm – half day
- Saturday 14th March, 10am-1.00pm – half day
- Saturday 18th April, 10am-4.30pm – full day
- Monday 20th April, 10am-4.30pm – full day
More advanced techniques – for more info/details of the day see below
- TBC
- TBC
Half Day – £45 per person, 3 hours – create 1-4 pieces, such as art prints, cards, bookmarks, gift tags, tote bag, small gift bag, etc.
Full Day – £85 per person, 6 hours – create 1-6 pieces, such as art prints, cards, cushion cover, book mark, gift tags, small gift bag, etc
All materials provided, including refreshments. Lunch not provided – but plenty of walkable sandwich shops nearby. Warm, calm, inviting studio and large secure carpark situated in the heart of Dronfield. Dronfield is accessible by foot, road, train and bus routes.
Please contact Anna direct on either:
shalahealing1@gmail.com or 07801 651735
Beginners – intro to Indian Block Printing
We’ll start this beginner-friendly session looking at the history, art, technique, tips, and colours, perfect for those new to this wonderful traditional craft or those looking to refresh their skills. They’ll be plenty of opportunity to practise before you create your final piece. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a selection of beautifully printed pieces in 1-2 colours.
What’s Included:
- Practice fabric
- Stationery items (cards, tags, bookmarks or paper)
- Fabric item: a cushion cover (full day) or tote bag (half day)
- A small gift bag
- Take home information sheet
- All materials needed
- All refreshments (but not lunch)
- Access to a large secure carpark
Advanced Techniques
We’ll start this session by recapping the history, art, technique, tips, and colours, perfect for those who have attended the beginners session. We’ll look at more complex techniques and patterns to help your design. They’ll be plenty of opportunity to practise before you create your final piece. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a selection of beautifully printed pieces in 3-4 colours.
What’s Included:
- Practice fabric
- Stationery items (cards, tags, bookmarks or paper)
- Fabric item: a cushion cover (full day) or tote bag (half day)
- A small gift bag
- Take home information sheet
- All materials needed
- All refreshments (but not lunch)
- Access to a large secure carpark
Shala Healing 