Spend a fabulous day designing and hand printing a silk scarf using beautifully crafted Indian brass-inlay printing blocks. Unlike traditional wooden blocks, brass-inlay blocks produce a fine, delicate print, that is particularly suitable for fine fabrics.
The workshop will begin with a demonstration, followed by printing exercises on paper to help you become familiar with handling the blocks and applying pigment. You will explore a range of motifs, colour combinations and placement techniques, building confidence before moving onto fabric.
During the morning, you will develop your understanding of pattern, including both repeat and more freeform designs, as well as how to align and register your prints. You’ll then print a set of hand-made khadi paper cards, along with matching envelopes and a drawstring pouch to store them in.
In the afternoon, you will design and print your own beautiful long silk scarf. Jenney will guide you through shaping your design, considering placement and composition, and bringing it to life in print.
You will also be introduced to methods for fixing colour to ensure your finished piece is colourfast and durable.
What to Expect
Expert tutelage in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Create your own designs and learn how to get the best print.
You will go home with a silk scarf, 6 hand made khadi cards and envelopes, printed paper, AND cotton samples
gain the skills to continue exploring block printing at home.
Practical Details
This is a full day course, running from 10am to 3.30pm at The Bell in Ticehurst.
Materials and lunch are included.
The course is hosted at The Bell in Ticehurst in their large and very beautiful function room. If you would like to book a room for the night for an extra special treat, please book early as this is a very popular destination. Please call direct 01580 200300 and say you are attending a course.
Do try to book early, this is a very popular destination and much in demand. Let them know you are attending a course, and enjoy a free glass of bubbles on us with your dinner.
Should you be unable to attend, for whatever reason - we are unable to offer refunds for our courses. You are welcome to transfer your course to friends or family, please let us know who will be attending in your place. Alternatively we will try to sell your place via our database and social media once the course has reached capacity. If successful, we will refund or offer an alternative course subject to availability. Please note we will deduct a 10% admin charge for any refunds that are made.
Spend a fabulous day designing and hand printing a silk scarf using beautifully crafted Indian brass-inlay printing blocks. Unlike traditional wooden blocks, brass-inlay blocks produce a fine, delicate print, that is particularly suitable for fine fabrics.
The workshop will begin with a demonstration, followed by printing exercises on paper to help you become familiar with handling the blocks and applying pigment. You will explore a range of motifs, colour combinations and placement techniques, building confidence before moving onto fabric.
During the morning, you will develop your understanding of pattern, including both repeat and more freeform designs, as well as how to align and register your prints. You’ll then print a set of hand-made khadi paper cards, along with matching envelopes and a drawstring pouch to store them in.
In the afternoon, you will design and print your own beautiful long silk scarf. Jenney will guide you through shaping your design, considering placement and composition, and bringing it to life in print.
You will also be introduced to methods for fixing colour to ensure your finished piece is colourfast and durable.
What to Expect
Expert tutelage in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Create your own designs and learn how to get the best print.
You will go home with a silk scarf, 6 hand made khadi cards and envelopes, printed paper, AND cotton samples
gain the skills to continue exploring block printing at home.
Practical Details
This is a full day course, running from 10am to 3.30pm at The Bell in Ticehurst.
Materials and lunch are included.
The course is hosted at The Bell in Ticehurst in their large and very beautiful function room. If you would like to book a room for the night for an extra special treat, please book early as this is a very popular destination. Please call direct 01580 200300 and say you are attending a course.
Do try to book early, this is a very popular destination and much in demand. Let them know you are attending a course, and enjoy a free glass of bubbles on us with your dinner.
Should you be unable to attend, for whatever reason - we are unable to offer refunds for our courses. You are welcome to transfer your course to friends or family, please let us know who will be attending in your place. Alternatively we will try to sell your place via our database and social media once the course has reached capacity. If successful, we will refund or offer an alternative course subject to availability. Please note we will deduct a 10% admin charge for any refunds that are made.
