Indian Block Printing - Stapleford Library and Learning Centre - Adult Learning

Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, Stapleford

Date	17 September - 1 October 2026
Sessions	Thursdays: 10am - 12pm
No. sessions	3
Venue	Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, Stapleford View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 15
Cost	FREE - £24

About this course

Discover the rich traditions of Indian block printing and explore the beauty of pattern design in this hands-on, creative course. YOU will learn how to use hand-carved printing blocks to create repeating patterns on paper and fabric, experimenting with colour, layout, and composition. Through guided practice and creative exploration, you will develop your own unique printed designs while building confidence, practical skills, and an understanding of pattern making. This course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience who want to develop their creative practice.

No previous experience is required to join this course, just an interest in creativity and a willingness to experiment.

Over the three weeks we will cover:

Overview of the history and cultural significance of Indian block printing
Understanding traditional motifs and pattern styles
Introduction to tools and materials (printing blocks, inks, fabrics, papers)

You will need:

Apron or a big shirt (if want to protect your clothes)
Mirco fiber cloth/ old face flannel or wet wipes
Printing Media - Fabric or Cartridge paper or Copier Paper or fabric
Fabric paint – basic colours will do (available at places such as The works, Range etc – some available in class but for specific colours bring your own)

Booking your place and fee information

Funding and Fees

If you receive certain benefits, you may be able to take the course for free.
If money is stopping you from enrolling, please visit our funding page to see what help is available.

Living in England

To book and join one of our courses, you must live in England permanently and either:

Live outside the devolved areas listed below, or

Live inside the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) area (Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire).

You cannot enrol if you live in these devolved areas:

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
North East Combined Authority
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority
West of England Combined Authority
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Hull and East Yorkshire
Greater Lincolnshire
Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority
Cornwall Council
Lancashire Combined County Authority
Buckinghamshire Council

Residency Requirements (Additional Information)

If you live in the UK on a visa, we’ll need evidence of your visa to confirm funding. You can upload this when applying, and you’ll need to complete a short questionnaire.

Some exceptions include:

Your visa must last until after your course ends.
Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for at least 6 months while their claim is being processed.
You are supported by your local authority under Section 23C or 23CA of the Children Act 1989, or under the Care Act 2014.

Anyone who does not meet the funding criteria would need to pay full course fees.