Block Printing onto Cushion Covers Workshop – with Justyna Medon

Upstairs at the Chapel

Thursday 5th March 2026, 10am-4pm

Creative Textile Workshop 

Discover the joy of handprinted textiles in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Participants will learn the fundamentals of block printing, explore simple repeat patterns, and create their own beautifully printed cushion cover to take home. No previous experience is needed, the process is accessible, playful, and rewarding.

Perfect for beginners, hobbyists, and anyone interested in textiles, pattern, or handmade craft. This workshop is also ideal for those looking to explore creative wellbeing through hands-on making.

The workshop will include –

  • Introduction to block printing and its history
  • Demonstration of inking, alignment, and printing techniques
  • Guided design warmup and motif exploration
  • Test printing on fabric before moving to the final piece
  • Step by step support while printing your cushion cover
  • Heatsetting and aftercare guidance

Justyna Medon of ‘Addicted to Pattern’ is a surface designer specialising in custom hand-printed collections of wall hangings, textiles and artefacts. After graduating from London College of Communication in 2010, Justyna’s focus was to share her passion for printmaking and to create illustrative patterns that tell the story. In her wallpaper dedicated research she explores historic prints, pigments and embossing technique. Justyna is interested in eco- substrates, natural pigments and explores green solutions in printmaking. She is passionate educator and researcher based in Wales, currently training in the field of wallpaper conservation.

 

£115 includes lunch at the Chapel, refreshments and all materials. Booking is essential as places are limited. Please contact either The Art Shop or Chapel.