Block Printing Workshop in Jaipur: Create Two Printed Textiles

Print your own tote bag and cushion cover using wooden blocks and natural dyes

A 90-minute block printing class at Studio Berõ in Jaipur's center teaches you the craft hands-on: watch an artisan demonstrate, practice on fabric swatches, then design and print two finished pieces (a tote bag and cushion cover) to take home. The workshop covers the history of block printing, color combinations, and layering techniques, with instruction in English or Hindi.

The experience

The workshop opens with a short introduction to block printing's history and the artisans who practice it, then moves straight into a live demonstration. You'll watch how color is applied to wooden blocks and how proper alignment and pressure transfer the pattern onto fabric. This isn't a lecture: the artisan shows the technique in real time so you see exactly what happens when the block meets the cloth.

Before you start on your final pieces, you'll practice on a small fabric swatch. This gets your hands comfortable with the blocks, the colors, and the printing motion itself. Once you're ready, you design and print your own textiles using Studio Berõ's curated collection of wooden blocks. You'll create two pieces (a tote bag and a cushion cover) applying the color combinations and layering techniques you've learned. The pieces dry while you finish, and by the end of the 90 minutes, both are ready to pack.

The studio is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible, with public transportation nearby. Bottled water is provided. The class runs in English or Hindi, depending on the guide assigned to your session.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• use of the air-conditioned studio and its block collection.
• live instruction in English or Hindi.
• both printed pieces (tote bag and cushion cover) to take home.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 11:00 and 15:00, from US$ 49 per person, with a live guide in English and Hindi, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 15:00

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 4 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by STUDIO BERÕ

Is this one for you?The 90-minute format fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating into a full day of sightseeing. You'll be on your feet and working with your hands the whole time, so come ready to focus on the printing itself rather than a leisurely pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years); Child (3 to 4 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly do I print during the workshop?

You create two finished pieces: a tote bag and a cushion cover, both printed with your own designs using wooden blocks from the studio's collection. Both items are yours to take home.

Do I need any experience with printing or art to join?

No experience is necessary. The workshop starts with an introduction to the craft and includes a practice session on fabric swatches before you move to your final pieces, so you learn as you go.

How long does the workshop actually take?

The workshop runs 90 minutes total, from introduction through final pieces ready to take home. The pieces dry quickly, so there's no waiting around at the end.

What is block printing and why is it traditional in Jaipur?

Block printing is a centuries-old textile technique where wooden blocks carved with patterns are dipped in color and pressed onto fabric by hand. Jaipur has a long history of this craft, and artisans still practice it in the city's studios and workshops.

Can I get to Studio Berõ without a car?

Yes. The studio is located in Jaipur's center with public transportation options nearby, so you can reach it by local bus or auto-rickshaw.