Indian Block Printing and Indigo Dyeing

$300.00

Instructor: Trisha Gupta

Date: Sunday & Monday, October 12 and 13, 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm both days

Workshop Description:
Have you ever looked at Indian Saris and wondered how they were made? The intricate patterns and the signature colors were developed through the use of organic dyes and hours of craftsmanship. In this class, we will cover both topics and break these classic processes down into steps. Participants will learn the history and practical application, and create a textile piece with indigo print paste. Using brushes and hand detailing, you can add blue to your design, set, and oxidize it. At the end of day one, you will have a block-printed piece made with Indigo dyes. In the second part of the workshop, we will discuss carving and how Indian block printing differs from other carving forms. We will work with hand tools and carve our block from balsa wood. We will seal these and test print them at the end of the second day.

We will also cover motifs and design a block for yardage. 

Instructor: Trisha Gupta

Date: Sunday & Monday, October 12 and 13, 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm both days

Workshop Description:
Have you ever looked at Indian Saris and wondered how they were made? The intricate patterns and the signature colors were developed through the use of organic dyes and hours of craftsmanship. In this class, we will cover both topics and break these classic processes down into steps. Participants will learn the history and practical application, and create a textile piece with indigo print paste. Using brushes and hand detailing, you can add blue to your design, set, and oxidize it. At the end of day one, you will have a block-printed piece made with Indigo dyes. In the second part of the workshop, we will discuss carving and how Indian block printing differs from other carving forms. We will work with hand tools and carve our block from balsa wood. We will seal these and test print them at the end of the second day.

We will also cover motifs and design a block for yardage. 

Instructor Bio:

Trisha Gupta is a contemporary artist, community activist, and educator. Her Indian-American heritage heavily influences her work, and she explores themes of mental health and immigration.

Trisha's dedication to preserving traditional folk art and fine Indian printmaking is a cornerstone of her practice. After being trained in the Western tradition of woodblock printing, she returned to Ahmedabad to delve into the art of Indian Woodblock carving. She has since made it a part of her practice to teach Asian printmaking processes like Indian woodblock printing and viscosity, sharing her expertise with institutions such as the Smithsonian, the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, and Pyramid Atlantic.

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WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY

A lot of work and investment go into planning our workshops, and vacancies can be hard to fill, even when there’s a wait list. If you need to cancel your registration, please reference this schedule:

For cancellation 30 days or more before the start of your class, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 service fee.

For cancellation 29-14 days before the start of your class, you will receive a 50% refund.

For cancellations within 13 days of the start of class, no refunds will be given.

Workshop cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to info@southwestprintfiesta.org

If it is necessary for Southwest Print Fiesta to cancel a workshop for any reason, students will be notified and offered the choice of a full refund or another class, if space is available. We cannot, however, be responsible for travel or lodging expenses associated with your trip.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

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