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Block Printing on Fabric Workshop

Block Printing on Fabric

$65

Welcome to a beginner friendly class for learning Block Printing to design a personalised t-shirt, dress or a table runner in a regular class. Block printing is an ancient craft of stamping designs on fabric using hand-carved wooden blocks and natural dyes, with origins tracing back to the Indus Valley Civilization (3500–1300 BC) and significant flourishing under Mughal Empire patronage in the 16th to 18th centuries. The practice was historically centered in Rajasthan and Gujarat , where it served as a marker of social identity and status before becoming a major global export. In Sindh, Pakistan the regions of Hala and Thatta are renowned for Ajrak, a distinctive fabric characterized by its deep blue, red, black, and white palette and deep cultural significance. In southern Punjab, particularly in Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan, block printing remains a cherished heritage in the fashion wardrobes. Bring a cotton t-shirt in white or light colours in your size and get more fabrics as a part of your ticket to have some Fabric Fun! Good for all skill levels 14 years up. Enjoy a relaxing day with your friends. All materials, tea/ coffee and snacks included.

Adelaide, SA • Sefton Park
excellenttextiles
Indonesian Batik Workshop Workshop

Indonesian Batik Workshop

$82

Indonesian batik has been titled the Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Your teacher, Rehana, has spent months at the National Batik Museum Jakarta to learn this beautiful art. Find a date and time suitable for you to experience this immersive recurrent class. Bring a friend along or come solo to learn this beautiful and relaxing art. It may sound challenging, but you'll be guided by Rehana step-by-step to finish your very own batik scarf or table runner. You'll learn to use special batik tool Tjanting and brushwork to make beeswax resist method textile print. After trying out this unique textile art you'll be very tempted to make another, as the results are very rewarding and the craft itself is such a mindful and relaxing activity. These sessions are great for team building activities, birthday parties, date night, friends to unwind together or for anyone looking for a unique new skill. This class will go ahead if there's a minimum number of four people. Otherwise, it will reschedule to the next date. Bring some cash along if you wish to buy an extra batik kit to pursue it further.

Adelaide, SA • Sefton Park
excellenttextiles