Block Printing a Christmas Table Runner with Aidan Liggins

Design and make your own Christmas Table Runner using Block Printing with Aidan Liggins!

This is a half day workshop where you’ll be getting your hands stuck into creating and printing your own unique Christmas Table Runner lead by printer and maker Aidan Liggins. You’ll learn the basics of block printing onto fabric from composition, carving and printing techniques.   

What we will cover:

• A brief history of the fascinating world of block printing
• Drawing and designing for block printing
• Looking at repeat structures and composition of pattern, getting the most out of your design
• Learning how to transfer your design onto a block and how to carve your design into your lino block
• Printing techniques and tips for printing onto fabric, printing your final design onto fabric

Please bring with you some ideas and inspiration for your design. This could be images or objects or anything you’d like to start from. Equally there will be inspiration provided to get your creative juices flowing should you need.

Included in the cost of your workshop is cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Aidan is also running workshops on the following dates:

1st May – Design and print your own Block Print fabric and make a Lampshade

15th November – Creating a Christmas Table Runner

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

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