About this Event
Atelier Māya’s Print Thinking Masterclass, featuring blocks and found tools, invites you to explore handblock printing through the use of inks, cloth, and the visual poetry of the ordinary.
In this print experience, we will combine woodblocks with the spontaneity of found tools. We print with found tools, fruits, vegetables, and kitchen objects, anything that can make an interesting texture or pattern.
You’ll explore how rhythm, repetition, and texture can come from tools and objects that we have around us. We often overlook objects and tools that can make interesting marks, and in this session, we will explore the possibilities of the tools we gather or find around us.
We can learn to see everyday materials as instruments of design, how different fibres and cloth can reveal texture and how to create patterns in unexpected ways.
Rooted in Māya’s Print Thinking philosophy, this masterclass treats printing as a way of thinking through making and creative exploration. We start exploring a reflective creative practice that turns observation into design.
This practice involves looking at things differently and finding the visual poetry in everyday objects. Explorations are inspired by research into the work of Barron & Larcher.
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(No experience needed. This workshop is offered in English and German; we have a German/English translator to guide native speakers during the experience, if needed.)
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What you will explore:
- Printing on cloth using woodblocks and found tools
- Building patterns with spontaneous exploration
- Combining block printing with improvisation and everyday mark-making
- Colour layering using Māya’s eco ink palette
- Approaching printmaking as a form of design thinking
“It was a great experience. I was surprised how the work transformed as I was doing it. Mistakes turned into accents.” James
The tools & materials we use in our explorations:
We’ll print with an imaginative selection of tools and materials.
- Woodblocks from the Māya collection
- Our tools are inspired by Bauhaus geometry and traditional Indian craft
- We explore printing with fruits, vegetables and kitchen tools
- Hardware exploration: use of rubber mats glued to cork
- We have a selection of cloth and textures for test print exploration
- Our #FLOW test print surfaces are a hit and will challenge your creativity
- We have a selection of ready-made cotton and organic cotton products to print on
- You are welcome to bring your own fabric and clothing, light colours, natural fibres
All eco inks and materials are provided. You’re welcome to use or make your own tools and bring them along. “Found tools” from your kitchen or garden are welcome. Bring something that inspires you, tools that can create textures or interesting shapes. Push your own creative boundaries.
“Start with a plan but go with the flow, I felt at peace” Leona
“It was very inspiring and I was able to discover different techniques in a very short amount of time.” Nicola
Printing surfaces & atelier setup
A variety of natural fabrics are provided for your print exploration. We have test print surfaces of cotton silk, organic cotton voile, unbleached organic cotton, white cotton, light canvas, and medium canvas.
Each participant begins with test prints to experiment with tools and layering, before moving on to a personal print surface of up to 70 cm in length. You can test print on as many print surfaces as you like.
Every printmaker is given their own 1m × 1m workspace on one of our signature print tables at Atelier Māya. You work on a pro printpad!
“I feel calm, inspired, empowered and creative.
I am surprised at how much you can do with very little material.” Chiara
Māya Block Print Berlin Vox Pop:
What our printmakers, crafters and makers have to say!
“Mindful, concentrated, at peace, it was beautiful, and also allowed me to connect and collaborate with interesting people! ♡” Juliette
Amazing. So many things! The best, the satisfying feeling of craft and creating something with my hands.” Vanessa
"Getting into the flow – and could have kept doing this for hours more!" Anna
“Everything was beautifully done, love the atmosphere & the space” Francesca.
From the hands of a printer, the heart of a storyteller.
Every print we make carries meaning.
"Each workshop reminds me why our words and work matter—at Māya, we create with intention, we honour traditional craft and we love to share our creative space with others who value sustainability and creative integrity. If our values resonate with you, I’d love to welcome you behind one of our print tables."
Lizane Louw
Founder and Creative Director, Māya.
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Rooted in block print traditions, guided by eco-consious design, and crafted with intention, our journey celebrates conscious creation, textile storytelling, and the slow crafts.
Your Creative Escape
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Introduction to block printing, creative tools and techniques
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Your digital detox: Test printing and creative colour exploration
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break: coffee, tea and juice provided
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Flow: pushing your creative boundaries. Work on a final project/product
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Māya Block Print & Craft Shop: Everything you need to continue printing
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Atelier Māya - Block Printing Berlin, Genslerstraße 13A, Berlin, Germany
EUR 79.00
