10.30-16.00 Friday 12th January 2024

Workshop Venue- Prior, Cabot’s Circus More details on the venue below

This class is ideal for those starting out on their printing journey, learning how to use block prints to print onto fabric, and specifically to embark on the skill of carving lino to create your own blocks for printing from lino. We'll explore different fabrics and techniques and will end the day printing your designs onto a tea towel and tote bag.

 Lydia is a fabric printer, maker, dressmaker from the Suffolk Coast and runs her own microbusiness printing and making personal and home accessories. With her experience and guidance you'll have a full day to explore with her designs and blocks, create your own designs and interpretation, and leave with a grounded understanding of where to go next with your printing.

 As well as having all the kit available in class to explore and play, the class price includes a full tool kit to take home to continue exploring and learning. The kit includes: 5 Japanese Linocut Tools, 2 pieces of lino, 1 inking tray, 3 sponges, 50ml fabric paint, 1 cotton tea towel and 1 cotton tote bag.

Venue Address: Unit 10, Philadelphia Street, Bristol BS1 3BZ

Timing: 10.30-16.30pm with a break for lunch

Accessibility: This workshop space is accessible for wheelchair users. It is upstairs via a few fire doors and a service. lift. A member of our staff will be on hand to assist. Toilet facilities are also upstairs.

Please note this workshop space does not have access to any natural light due to its location.Also Included thanks to our hosts at Prior: 10% off any purchase in PRIOR on the day of your workshop.  

• We've also partnered with the following local businesses in Quakers Friars:

• CÔTE BRASSERIE  - If you fancy a lazy weekend breakfast or stylish lunch/dinner on the day of your workshop - you'll get a free glass of Prosecco with your meal. 

• Mila Coffee - If you mention PRIOR at Mila coffee - you'll get any hot with a 25% discount

• Cuup - For all your bubble tea needs. All Prior workshop participants and hosts get 20% off all drink orders.

The class is aimed at adults but would also be suitable for older teenagers - it's a fairly long day allowing you time to create without being rushed. In order to make the course as widely accessible as possible, there are 2 spaces available at a reduced price. If you are able to pay full price to enable others on restricted budgets to attend, please do so - and thank you!