During this fun and explorative workshop, you’ll learn how to hand stamp designs and patterns using Aidan's brilliant collected of pre-carved wooden and lino blocks. You’ll be experimenting with colour and pattern to create your design and then print this onto your clothing to takeaway and wear with pride! A great introduction to block printing.

Please bring a piece of clothing with you which you’d like to print on.

Please note - this workshop is suitable for children and adults aged 8+. Any under 18s must be accompanied, and adult supervision will be needed at all times.

We aim for children and their carer givers to enjoy this workshop together, so please book tickets for each person your group. Every attendee must have a ticket for the session due to limited space within the workshop venue.

Artist Bio:

Aidan is a textile printer and maker based in West Yorkshire with over 5 years of experience leading creative workshops and sharing her love for block printing.

Aidan uses her curiosity of nature to inform her own design work and creative practise. Inspired by the natural world, Aidan's designs combine her love of nature, plant folklore and stories with traditional printing and dyeing techniques to create modern and timeless fabrics.

All pieces are created slowly, by hand - from carving the block, printing fabric and sewing using 100% linen or hemp and water based inks. Being conscious in her choices of fabrics and process, celebrating a slower and kinder way of making, Aidan's pieces bring nature and traditional craft into our homes.

About our Print Festival

This workshop is taking place as part of Sunny Bank Mills' annual celebration of the art of printmaking and book making; featuring a series of workshops, new exhibitions, Open Studios and Leeds’ largest print fair. This year’s Print Festival will take place across the site of Sunny Bank Mills on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd March 2025.

During the weekend, we will be joined by the People Powered Press for a pop-up exhibition and drop-in family workshop, showcasing their recent community projects, created on the world’s biggest letterpress printing press.

Find out more about our Print Festival weekend on our website.

See the full Print Festival workshop collection.

About the venue

Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds. Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners, creating a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture.

Course terms and booking conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable. If we need to cancel the course for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.

Accessibility

The venue of this workshop is the Finishing Room, which has flat access
(with a small lip in the doorway) via the rear entrance to the Gallery.

There are accessible toilets along the same corridor as the workshop space. We will have attendants on hand to offer assistance throughout the day. If you have any queries prior to your booking, please email natalie@sunnybankmills.co.uk.