Our Workshops
From the heart of Rajasthan, Anaprinta brings handcrafted textiles that celebrate the beauty of traditional block printing — made by artisans, designed for the modern world.
Our Block Printing Workshops and Tours
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ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
Duration
9 AM - 2 PM
Price
Price: 3000 INR per person (Approx $35)
Details: Your introduction to Bagru and hand block printing. Create your masterpiece. Lunch is included.
What you will Learn:
- An Introduction to block print workshop
- A day includes a hands on printing on Pigment technique.
- Print your own Product workshop is your perfect introduction to Bagru and the art of hand block printing. You’ll learn everything that you need to know to craft your own hand printed tote-bag, scarf bandana or rug.
- The day begins with walking Bagru’s fabled “Fields of Color”. Here countless yards of hand printed fabric are each day left to dry in the Rajasthan sun.
- Next the multi-generational team of artisans and educators will explain the tools and techniques of the block print process.
- At Final you can choose a product to print. We will give you the time, tools, advice and encouragement needed for you to craft your own masterpiece.
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP 2.0
Duration
9 AM - 2 PM
Price
5000 INR per person (Approx $60)
Details: Your introduction to Bagru and hand block printing. Create your masterpiece. Lunch is included.
What you will Learn:
- An Introduction to block print workshop
- A day includes a hands on printing on two craft techniques that is Pigment block print technique and Eco-Print technique.
- Print your own Product workshop is your perfect introduction to Bagru and the art of hand block printing. You’ll learn everything that you need to know to craft your own hand printed.
- The day begins with walking Bagru’s fabled “Fields of Color”. Here countless yards of hand printed fabric are each day left to dry in the Rajasthan sun.
- Next the multi-generational team of artisans and educators will explain the tools and techniques of the block print process.
- At Final you can choose a product to print. We will give you the time, tools, advice and encouragement needed for you to craft your own masterpiece.
TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
An exploration towards traditional craft
Duration
9 AM - 2 PM
Price
7000 INR per person (Approx $80)
Details: Your introduction to Bagru and hand block printing. Create your masterpiece. Lunch is included.
What you will Learn:
- Traditional dyeing methods and Dabu resist printing
- Work with natural inks (Shahi-Begar)
- Learn mordant and boiling process
- create 3 different printed products
- Indigo(Indigo sulphate) and Kashish(Ferrous sulphate)dye techniques
FOUR-DAY WORKSHOP
Deep dive into textile handmade
Duration
9 AM - 2 PM
Price
15,000 INR per person (Approx $170)
Details: Your introduction to Bagru and hand block printing. Create your masterpiece. Lunch is included.
What you will Learn:
- Master four different printing methods
- Pigment, Natural, resist & Jahota/Shibori techniques
- Create four unique printed products
- Deep exploration of creativity and tradition
- Comprehensive skill development
SIX-DAY WORKSHOP
Complete immersion being a craft enthusiast
Duration
9 AM - 2 PM
Price
20,000 INR per person (Approx $230)
Details: Your introduction to Bagru and hand block printing. Create your masterpiece. Lunch is included.
What you will Learn:
- Exploration with natural dyes which includes: Pomegranate dye, Grey dye (Kashish), Indigo dye (light to darker shades), Natural green dye (indigo+pomegranate), Kashish+Pomegranate dye, Red dye (madder), Black dye (Iron+Jaggery)
- And Trekking towards Pigment printing, Bagru Printing (syaahi-begar), Dabu Printing, Jahota printing, Tye-dye, Discharge printing, Eco-printing.
STUDY OF BLOCK CARVING
Set of 2 days
Duration
Set of 2 days
Price
₹2,000 per person (Approx. $25)
Details: Your introduction to art of Bagru hand block carving with its tools.
What you will Learn:
- Tour of Bagru’s ‘fields of colors’
Discover the art of block carving with its tools
Learn more about block making community and their skilled hand work in carving
Learn and can create your own masterpiece.
Bagru photo Walking tour
(Discover the magic through your own lens)
Duration
9 AM - 11 AM
Price
₹1,000 per person (Approx. $12)
Details: Your introduction to art of Bagru hand block carving with its tools.
What you will Learn:
- Introduction to traditional block print methods as well modern methods
- Visits to Block carvers and printing artisans
- learning about mordants and process
