Is this workshop suitable for children?

Yes. Ages 5 and up are welcome. Children under 13 join with a parent and come free.

What do I need to bring?

One garment you'd love to refresh — a shirt, tote, jacket or jeans. Everything else is provided.

Message me on WhatsApp to reserve your spot. Payment details are shared on booking.

Carve & Press · £25 per spot

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A whimsical lino-upcycling experience

Only 10 spots, filling up fast!

Turn an old favourite into wearable art.

Spend 90 minutes transforming a forgotten T-shirt, tote bag or jacket into a one-of-a-kind piece you'll be proud to wear. No experience needed, just curiosity.

Saturday, 22 August · 10:30am – 12:00 noon Eastgate Community Centre, Northfleet

Reserve your spot About this workshop

Hand-printed fabric with a blue sun, animals, and checkerboard pattern next to a lino ink plate and brayer

@studio.mayadori

Upcycle artist · Printmaker · Northfleet

About this workshop

A slow, hands-on hour and a half.

Design, carve and hand-print your own lino stamp using traditional printmaking techniques. Leave with a custom-printed garment, a framed artwork and your own reusable printing block. Everything is included, just bring one fabric item to transform.

How it works

A simple 3-step process

Step 01

Make your design

Sketch your motif or pick from 50+ whimsy designs.

Step 02

Carve your stamp

Design and carve a lino block using simple tools.

Step 03

Press onto fabric

Ink, press, lift. Old fabric, new life.

What's included

All lino, inks and printmaking tools
Step-by-step guidance from Aparna
A custom-printed garment to take home
A framed artwork from your stamp
Your reusable lino printing block to keep
Just bring one fabric item to transform
Wear clothes that can get painty

Who can join

Ages 5 and up
Children aged 5–12 join free with a paying adult
No experience needed, just curiosity
Perfect for families and curious adults

Information

The essentials.

Everything you need to know before booking your spot.

Saturday, 22 August · 10:30am – 12:00 noon
90 minutes, small group
Ages 5+
Children 5–12 attend free with a paying adult
Only 10 places available
£25 per person
Bring a fabric of your choice to upcycle
T-shirt, tote bag, jacket, etc. Everything else is provided.

Location

Northfleet, Kent.

Eastgate Community Centre
Northfleet, Kent

Gallery

Stamps, prints and pieces from the studio.

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Hand-printed tote bag with 9 whimsy stamps

Upcycled navy tee with hand-carved prints

White dress upcycled with a blue bunny print

Model wearing a hand-printed T-shirt with whimsical lino block designs

Carve lightly, gentle hands better control

Not sure what to carve?

Choose from 50+ whimsy designs to spice up your piece.

I have a library of about 50 hand-carved whimsy blocks you can mix into your design: moons, suns, animals, plants, stars and tiny story details. Pick one as a starting point, combine a few to build a scene, or tweak the layout to make it yours. You are also welcome to bring your own sketch or idea and I will help you turn it into a carve-ready motif.

FAQs

Before you book

Is this suitable for children?

Yes — ages 5 and up. Children aged 5–12 join free with a paying adult.

Do I need any experience?

None. I'll walk you through every step, from sketching to pressing.

What should I bring?

One fabric item you'd love to refresh, and clothes that can get painty.

How do I pay?

Message me on WhatsApp to reserve. I'll confirm the spot and share payment details.

Meet the host

Aparna Manaswini

Upcycle artist · Printmaker · Founder, Studio Mayadori

Aparna leads every Carve & Press session personally, guiding you from first sketch to final print in a small, unhurried group.

About Aparna Book a Spot

Only a few spots left

Reserve your seat before it's gone.

Sessions are kept small on purpose. Message me on WhatsApp and I'll confirm your spot the same day.

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