Fabric Block Printing

🎨 Design, Stamp & Create Your Own Fabric Masterpieces!

Discover the exciting art of printing beautiful patterns onto fabric!

In our Fabric Block Printing four-week course, children will learn how simple designs can be transformed into colourful, repeating patterns using printing blocks and fabric inks.

From creating their first printing block to experimenting with repeated designs and layered colours, young learners will explore a wonderful textile art technique that combines creativity with practical design skills.

Throughout the course, children will develop confidence in planning designs, selecting colours, positioning prints and creating decorative fabric artwork.

By the final week, learners will use their new skills to create a personalised printed fabric item they can proudly take home.

No previous printing or textile art experience is necessary!

🌈 What Your Child Will Learn

Throughout this course, children will learn to:

• Explore the basic principles of fabric block printing.
• Design simple shapes and patterns for printing.
• Transfer designs onto suitable printing blocks.
• Create printing surfaces using age-appropriate techniques.
• Apply fabric ink evenly to printing blocks.
• Produce repeated patterns on cotton fabric.
• Experiment with colour combinations and print placement.
• Explore introductory two-colour printing.
• Plan and complete a decorative printed fabric project.
• Understand basic fabric ink drying and setting requirements.

🖌️ Your 4-Week Creative Journey

Week 1 — Design & Create a Printing Block

Project: My First Fabric Prints

Children will discover how block printing works and explore different shapes, patterns and designs.

They will plan a simple design and transfer it onto a suitable soft printing block.

Using age-appropriate techniques and close supervision, learners will create their printing surface and experiment with their first fabric prints.

For younger learners, pre-cut foam shapes or other non-carving methods may be used.

Week 2 — Printing Repeated Patterns

Project: My Patterned Fabric

This week, children will explore the art of creating repeated patterns.

Using their printing blocks, they will experiment with arranging designs in rows, alternating patterns and changing print directions.

Learners will practise applying fabric ink and positioning their blocks to create decorative fabric samples.

Week 3 — Layered & Two-Colour Printing

Project: Colourful Layered Fabric Designs

It's time to add another layer of creativity!

Children will explore how two colours can be combined to create more detailed fabric prints.

They will experiment with colour placement, overlapping shapes and simple layered designs.

Through practice, learners will develop confidence in controlling ink application and arranging their prints.

Week 4 — My Final Fabric Printing Project

Project: Personalised Printed Tote Bag or Fabric Set

Children will bring together the skills developed throughout the course to create a final printed fabric project.

Depending on their interests and abilities, learners can choose to decorate:

• A plain cotton tote bag.
• A set of cotton fabric squares.
• A decorative fabric panel.

Children will plan their designs, select suitable printing blocks and colours, and create their personalised fabric artwork.

Please note: Finished projects may require additional drying or heat-setting before use or washing, depending on the fabric ink manufacturer's instructions.

🧵 Supply List — What Learners Need to Bring

All learners must bring their own materials and equipment. Course fees do not include supplies.

Essential Printing Materials

• Soft-cut printing blocks suitable for beginners, or craft foam for non-carving printing methods.
• Suitable child-safe block-printing tools, where appropriate for the learner's age and abilities.
• Fabric printing ink suitable for cotton.
• Small foam rollers or brayers.
• Flat printing tray or washable ink palette.
• Pencil and eraser.
• Paper for sketching designs.
• Ruler.
• Protective apron or old shirt.

Fabric & Project Materials

• Plain cotton fabric squares for practice.
• Additional cotton fabric for pattern experiments.
• One plain cotton tote bag or suitable fabric panel for the final project.
• Cardboard sheets to place beneath fabric while printing.
• Protective table covering.

Additional Equipment

• Paper towels or cleaning cloths.
• Small container for organising supplies.
• Folder for design sketches and printed samples.
• Bag for transporting materials.
• Water bottle and a small snack.

Important Safety Information

Children will use age-appropriate tools and techniques under supervision.

Where cutting or carving tools are unsuitable for a child's age or ability, alternative methods using pre-cut foam shapes or prepared printing surfaces will be used.

Fabric inks must be suitable for the chosen material and used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Parents and carers are requested to organise the required supplies before the first session.

💜 Course Details

Duration: 4 weeks
Session Length: 90 minutes per session
Age Group: 5–12 years
Skill Level: Beginners welcome
Location: Lyndaz Kreative Klasses, Rooty Hill NSW
Class Format: Small-group, hands-on creative learning
Materials: Learners bring their own supplies

📅 Arrange My Schedule

We understand that every family's routine is different!

Our Arrange My Schedule option allows families to organise suitable class times, subject to availability.

No fixed commencement date is required.

Contact us to discuss your preferred learning schedule.

🌸 Inclusive & Supportive Learning

At Lyndaz Kreative Klasses, creativity is for everyone!

Our classes welcome children of all genders, backgrounds and learning abilities, including NDIS participants.

With patient instruction and individual encouragement, children can explore textile printing at their own pace.

Activities can be adapted where practical to suit different ages, abilities and learning styles.

✨ One Little Block, Endless Creative Possibilities!

From simple shapes to colourful fabric patterns, children will discover how a single printing block can create countless beautiful designs.

Enrol online and begin your child's Fabric Block Printing adventure today!