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

You will then go on to make your own lampshade out of your hand printed fabric, creating a unique handmade piece for your home.

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

Using your hand printed fabric, you'll then learn how to turn this into a lampshade

Come away with a finished custom lampshade and your own printing block to continue printing at home.

Please bring with you some ideas / drawings for your design. This could be drawings / images or objects or anything you'd like to start from.