The Wild Block Co.
Indian Block Print
Workshops - Textiles - Design
The Wild Block Co.
Mindful workshop experiences across the south of England. Discover the tactile joy of slow living and traditional Indian block printing through our guided artisanal workshops.
THE EXPERIENCE
Mindful Rhythms
Step away from the noise of everyday life and be immersed in this ancient craft.
Our workshops are designed to foster a sense of 'flow' where time slows down, and the tactile rhythm and focus of the printing is completely absorbing.
It is more than a craft, it is a way to find a sense of being present in the moment.
A Day of Slow Craft
The Introduction
Each workshop begins with a warm welcome and a short introduction to the heritage and foundations of Indian block printing. You will explore the beautifully hand carved wooden blocks and learn how colour and pattern work together to create a visual story.
The Technique
With calm, step by step guidance, you will learn how to apply colour, position the blocks and build repeating patterns. The process quickly becomes absorbing and wonderfully rhythmic.
The lasting Impression
Using natural fabrics and traditional blocks, you will create a hand printed piece to take home. Every design is unique and reflects your own choice of colour and pattern. From punchy Pinks to muted Ochre, there is a style and pallet to suit everyone.
Upcoming Workshops
Block Printing
Botanical Textile Printing
Natural Indigo & Resist Print
Saturday, MARCH 28 • wilton Wiltshire
Sunday, Nov 12 • Field Workshop
Friday, Dec 05 • Full Day Retreat
The Slow Textile Series
Our curated line of artisanal textile wares is an extension of the studio workshop experience. Each piece is hand-carved, slowly hand-pressed on heritage organic linen, and produced in limited seasonal runs to honor the quiet pace of intentional craft.
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OUR ETHOS
The Poetry of the Slow Impression
Block printing is a journey into presence, where every carve of the wood and every press of the pigment is an intentional act of slow living. We invite you to step away from the noise and rediscover the quiet, tactile joy of creating with your own two hands.
Process • Oct 2026
Mindful Textures: The Art of Slow Carving
Discovering the meditative rhythm of woodblock carving and how it transforms our creative perspective.
Creative Journal
A digital archive of mindful block printing, slow living, and our seasonal creative process.
Materials • Sep 2026
Sourcing Earth: Natural Pigments in Block Printing
Exploring the sustainable transition from synthetic inks to hand-foraged botanical pigments from the wild.
Lifestyle • Aug 2026
Morning Rituals for the Mindful Maker
Setting the stage for creativity: how intentional morning routines foster clarity in our artistic practices.
Tradition • Jul 2026
Ancestral Prints: Honoring Ancient Block Methods
Preserving heritage through design: a journey into the history and resurgence of ancient printing techniques.
Get in Touch
The Wild Block Co. Studio
108 Artisans Way
Somerset, BA11 1RE
United Kingdom
hello@thewildblockco.com
+44 (0) 1234 567 890