Block Printing on Tote Bags

Participants will explore the fundamentals of block printing by creating their own designs on a reusable cotton tote bag. Using a selection of ready-made printing blocks and fast-drying, water-based fabric inks, they will experiment with colour, pattern and composition to produce a personalised design.
The activity is simple, accessible and suitable for drop-in participation, with completed tote bags ready to take home at the end of the workshop. No previous printing or design experience is required.

Why Choose This Workshop?
Offers a simple and accessible introduction to block printing.
Encourages experimentation with colour, pattern and composition.
Uses ready-made blocks, making it suitable for drop-in participation.
Allows participants to personalise their designs through different arrangements and colour combinations.
Produces a practical, reusable item that participants can take home.
Uses fast-drying, water-based fabric inks for a convenient workshop experience.
Requires no previous printing or design experience.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the basic principles of block printing on fabric.
Learn how to apply fabric ink evenly to a printing block.
Experiment with repetition, rotation, spacing and pattern arrangement.
Explore colour combinations and layered compositions.
Consider how individual printed elements work together as a complete design.
Develop confidence in printing clean and consistent impressions.
Create a personalised, reusable cotton tote bag.