Your tutor, Marea Brown, will first give a short history of the ancient art of Indian block printing. She will then demonstrate the various techniques used and will also cover more advanced methods such as layering of patterns and combining different colours on the same block.
She will talk through the best types of paints, blocks and fabrics to use and explain the differences between printing on fabric and printing on paper.
Then you will be able to choose from hundreds of different hand carved wooden blocks (from botanicals and animals to traditional Indian designs as well as some antique blocks) and you will practise on old fabric until you are ready to create your own textiles. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron!
You can choose to print the following items:
A. £9 - table runner and 4 placemats or
B. £13 - table runner and set of 4 napkins or
C. £9 - table runner, 1 tea towel and 1 tote bag or
D. £9 - set of 4 napkins, 1 tea towel and 1 tote bag
There will be a few blocks available to buy at the end of the session for anyone who is interested in pursuing this craft at home.
Members to bring lunch and means of paying for any additional projects.
Tea/coffee/biscuits provided by HACG
Time and location: 21 February 2025 - 10:00am to 3:30pm at Dunsden Village Hall, RG4 9QG
*** Please note only one place per member ***
Art of Jaipur Block Printing
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