Jaipur: Block Printing Workshop with Master Artisans

Make Your Own Sanganeri Print in Jaipur's Block Printing Studio

You'll spend a few hours learning block printing from experienced artisans at Creatis in Jaipur, starting with the history and tools, then moving into hands-on stamping using water-based pigments and traditional Sanganeri designs. You choose a scarf or placemats as your base, experiment with layering and color mixing, and walk out with a one-of-a-kind piece you created yourself. All materials, pigments, and taxes are included in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Block Printing Workshop Experience

• Learn block printing history
• Understand tools and materials
• Explore block design types
• Practice layering and printing
• Mix and match colors
• Choose intricate design
• Create unique scarf or placemats

The experience

The wooden block slips a little on your first try: the pigment pools unevenly where you pressed too hard, and your guide, one of the master artisans at Creatis, just smiles and hands you a damp cloth. That's the thing about block printing that nobody tells you: it's not about getting it perfect on the first stamp. It's about understanding how the block sits in your hand, how much pressure the fabric needs, what happens when you layer indigo over red. You're learning the same technique that's been used in Jaipur for centuries, but you're learning it by doing it wrong first, then adjusting.

The workshop starts with the history: why block printing matters in Rajasthan, what the different block types do. There are three main styles you'll work with: Gad blocks for the ground layer, Rekh for outlines, and Datte for filling in the details. Your guide walks you through the tools, the water-based pigments, how to mix colors so they don't muddy when you layer them. Then you choose your design from the studio's collection of Sanganeri prints (intricate patterns inspired by the traditional textiles Jaipur is known for), or you can work with one of their existing fabric designs. The choice matters because you're going to spend the next couple of hours stamping it onto a scarf or placemats, and you want to actually like what you're making.

What makes this different from a typical craft class is the pace. There's no rush to finish. You experiment with color combinations, try layering a motif design over an all-over pattern, see what happens when you shift the block slightly between stamps. Some people create symmetrical pieces. Others go for something more chaotic and organic. By the end, you've got something you actually made, not a souvenir that looks like everyone else's, but a piece that carries the exact decisions you made that afternoon. All materials are included, taxes are covered, and you leave with your finished piece wrapped up and ready to take home.

What’s included

Your workshop includes all block printing materials, water-based pigments, access to the studio's Sanganeri design collection, guidance from master artisans, your choice of scarf or placemats as the base fabric, and all taxes and handling charges. You leave with your finished, one-of-a-kind piece.

Options for this experience

2 options

Long ScarfGuide in English · 11:00 and 15:00Yours to keep after the workshop: a long scarf (22 inches wide by 72 inches long) made of soft cotton voile.

PlacematsGuide in English · 11:00 and 15:00Includes four placemats (14 by 20 inches) crafted from a durable linen-cotton blend, which you can take home at the end of the workshop.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 74 years) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Creatis

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to learn a real craft from someone who practices it, not just watch a demonstration. You're spending the afternoon actually making something with your hands, which means you'll understand block printing in a way a museum visit never could.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What will I actually make? Can I choose?

Yes. You choose either a scarf or placemats as your base, then select from a range of Sanganeri-inspired designs from the studio's collection to stamp onto it.

Do I need any experience with art or crafts?

No. The workshop is designed for beginners and covers everything from the history of block printing through the techniques you'll use to create your piece.

What's included in the price?

All materials, pigments, tools, taxes, and GST are included. You pay one price and leave with your finished scarf or placemats.

Is this suitable for someone with no artistic ability?

Yes. Block printing is about the process and learning the technique, not about artistic skill. Your guide will help you through each step.

What should I wear?

Smart casual dress code is recommended. Wear something you don't mind getting pigment on, since you'll be working with water-based dyes.

Is there parking or public transport nearby?

Public transportation options are available near the studio. Check locally for bus routes or auto-rickshaw access to Creatis in Jaipur.