Block Print Berlin
—An Original Māya Experience
Explore our block printing and resist workshops in Berlin.
Our practice is rooted in slow craft and textile storytelling.
Atelier Māya is a studio-based block printing and resist practice grounded in slow craft, material research, and textile storytelling. Our approach treats block printing and resist techniques as contemporary design disciplines shaped by rhythm, repetition, and experimentation with surface, colour, and process.
Our workshops explore traditional woodblock printing and wax resist techniques through a modern, sustainable lens. In our workshops, participants work with hand-carved blocks, studio-mixed eco-friendly inks, natural dyes, earth pigments, indigo, and natural fibres. Print explorations at Atelier Māya allow participants to engage in mindful, process-led making that values experimentation, restraint, and material awareness over fast results.
Each block print experience is designed to support both beginners and experienced designers seeking a deeper connection to textile craft. Through immersive slow craft textile workshops, we share a thoughtful and creative approach to craftsmanship, sustainability, and creativity. Our work is informed by long-term field research and responsible colour practice.
Spring Rhythm — New Experiences
Block Print Berlin brings block printing and resist techniques into a hands-on studio workshop at Atelier Māya in Berlin.
Discover wax resist and indigo dyeing through Print Thinking, heritage craft research, and eco-conscious studio practice. Working with hand-carved wooden blocks, molten wax, indigo dye vats, studio-mixed inks, and natural fibre textiles, you create layered patterns with one of the world’s oldest surface design techniques.
Designed for beginners and creatives seeking a research-led, sustainable textile experience in Berlin. In this small-group session, you explore pattern through rhythm and repetition, develop your own visual language, and leave with both a finished textile and a record of your process.
Small studio group. Each participant works at their own print table in our Berlin atelier.
Our seasonal block print and slow craft sessions
Print & Repeat is Atelier Māya’s advanced block printing workshop in Berlin, focusing on rhythm, repetition, and pattern as a design practice.
This hands-on session builds on the fundamentals of hand block printing, guiding participants to transform simple motifs into layered repeat patterns using hand-carved wooden blocks, found tools, and eco-friendly, studio-mixed inks. The workshop is informed by Print Thinking and long-term heritage craft research.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own natural fibre textiles to reuse and repurpose, or work with organic fabrics provided. Natural fibres only. No synthetics. Slow, sustainable making.
Open Print & Slow Craft is Atelier Māya’s weekly open-format community print session in Berlin, created for independent exploration and slow, material-led practice.
These sessions provide access to our professional block-printing and textile studio, allowing participants to work at their own pace with hand block printing, colour, layering, and surface exploration.
Open Print is a space for quiet focus and creative exploration, supported but self-directed.
This print and explore experience bring together block printing, eco-crafting, and slow craft in our atelier. This is our community/ Māya Collective print sessions.
Block Print Berlin is Berlin’s original block printing workshop, developed and hosted by Atelier Māya, the city’s dedicated sustainable block print and textile studio.
This block printing workshop in Berlin introduces hand block printing through Print Thinking, heritage craft research, and eco-conscious studio practice. Participants work with hand-carved wooden blocks, studio-mixed inks, and natural fibre textiles.
Designed for beginners and creatives seeking a research-led, sustainable block printing experience in Berlin. the session, you’ll also learn how to book independent studio time, join our membership, and take part in our upcoming workshops.
Our block print and slow craft masterclasses:
Block Print & Sashiko: Māya x Keiko
The Block Print & Sashiko Workshop is a unique textile experience in Berlin, combining two heritage techniques in a single, carefully paced session: hand block printing with eco-friendly inks and Japanese sashiko embroidery.
Designed for those drawn to slow craft and material exploration, this hands-on workshop invites you to work intuitively with pattern, texture, and stitch. You’ll begin by printing on natural fabrics using hand-carved wooden blocks and biodegradable inks, then layer your work with the meditative practice of sashiko stitching to add depth, rhythm, and narrative.
The session is open to both beginners and experienced makers, offering space to explore pattern-making, surface design, and stitching while working exclusively with sustainable, eco-conscious materials.
You’ll leave with a handcrafted textile piece and a grounded understanding of how block printing and sashiko can be integrated into your own creative practice.
Dates to be announced in April
Block Print & Resist One-on-One Studio Sessions are private textile experiences held in Atelier Māya’s professional block print studio in Berlin.
Designed for artists, designers, and makers, these sessions focus on block printing combined with resist techniques, working exclusively with eco-friendly inks and responsible colour systems. Each session is tailored to the participant’s creative journey, allowing space to experiment, work intuitively, and deepen a personal textile practice.
This is not a group workshop. These are focused, one-on-one studio sessions shaped around individual interests and projects, supporting quiet, process-led exploration and meaningful making.
Participants explore surface, pattern, and textile storytelling within a dedicated print lab, guided at a pace that supports flow and material understanding.
Interested in a private Block Print & Resist session?
Get in contact at design (at) ateliermaya.eu
Print Thinking & Printmaking Master Classes
Print Thinking Masterclasses are structured, small-group sessions at Atelier Māya, designed for artists, designers, and makers who want to deepen their understanding of block printing as a design practice.
These research-led masterclasses introduce Print Thinking, Atelier Māya’s framework for working with print through rhythm, repetition, colour systems, pattern, and textile storytelling. Each session follows a clear thematic focus, combining guided instruction with shared discussion.
Participants develop both conceptual and practical skills through hands-on experimentation with hand block printing, experimental mark-making, eco-friendly inks, found tools, and natural materials.
Unlike our private studio sessions, these are curriculum-led group masterclasses, offering structure, context, and collective learning within a community committed to sustainable textile practice.
Interested in a masterclass? Get in contact for priority access, design (at ) ateliermaya.eu
Image credit: “Small Feather. 1933”. Dorothy M Larcher.
We practice cultural storytelling through sustainable textiles.Our sessions range from introductory block printing classes to advanced print techniques, blending eco-conscious design with cultural storytelling. Perfect for mindful makers and creative explorers seeking a meaningful connection to craft.
What you will learn in our block print workshops:
– The history and contemporary relevance of woodblock printing
– How to build pattern through rhythm, repetition, and hand-carved blocks
– Techniques for printing on organic cotton and natural Khadi paper
– How to work with sustainable materials and responsible colour
– An introduction to natural dyes, earth pigments, eco-friendly inks, and indigo
– An introduction to wearable and functional textile art
– How to develop your own visual language through Print Thinking
– How to transform and rework existing garments and textiles through print
We have built a growing collection of over 200 hand-carved wooden printing blocks, sourced through our travels and imported for use in our workshops.
We work with trusted suppliers who support local block-carving communities in Jaipur, Bagru, and Ahmedabad, ensuring that each block carries both material and cultural integrity.
We take great care in maintaining our collection. After each printing session, blocks are carefully cleaned and treated with natural wood care products, including jojoba oil, to preserve their quality and longevity.
Alongside our collected archive, we are developing our own block designs for use across different print methods and studio projects.
How we work and what you’ll work with:
– Immersive and introductory block printing workshops
–You can find regular updates shared on our website and Instagram
– All materials provided for each session
– A curated collection of hand-carved wooden printing blocks
– Non-toxic, biodegradable, and eco-friendly inks, natural dyes, earth pigments, and indigo
– In-house colour systems, mixed specifically for each workshop series
– A full set of studio tools: brushes, dampers, scissors, rulers, pencils, irons, and aprons
– Cotton fabric for test prints, including our FLOW test prints
– A selection of products from our Craft Your Art Collection to print on (varies by workshop)
– Additional print surfaces available depending on time and workshop format
In our block printing workshops, we work with a wide range of carefully selected print surfaces. Each material has been tested in the studio, and our in-house colours are developed in response to the specific qualities of each surface, ensuring consistent and high-quality print results.
We currently offer a selection of naturally dyed print surfaces, including maxi bags and mini totes. These are dyed using pomegranate, madder, myrobalan, weld, and sea salt. Alongside these, we continue to experiment with additional materials and surfaces as part of our ongoing research.
We are also developing our Craft Your Art Collection, available through our workshops and the block shop and craft market. This line includes repurposed cotton and linen textiles, sourced from a sustainable material hub in Berlin, supporting circular fashion and upcycling practices.
These print surfaces are available to work with during our open print sessions and selected workshops..
What you will take home:
During your session, you can choose a print surface to create your own hand-printed functional or wearable textile.
– A finished printed piece on your chosen surface
–we print on tea towels, organic maxi tote bags, bandanas, furoshiki, or natural paper
– A selection of new print surfaces, pillowcases, table napkins, and table runners (varies by workshop)
– Your FLOW test print cloths, forming part of your growing Māya FLOW collection
– A deeper understanding of sustainable textile techniques
– The confidence to continue exploring eco-friendly art and design
– A new perspective on textiles, sustainability, and participation in a growing creative community
You are welcome to bring your own print surfaces or select additional options from our Craft Your Art Collection.
Please note: available print surfaces vary by workshop. Refer to your booking description for details.
Personalised Guidance:
– Small group sessions (maximum 8 participants) to allow for individual guidance and feedback
– A professional block printing and natural dye research studio environment
– Tea, coffee, and milk (including almond milk) available for self-service
– Access to a growing library of books on block printing and African and Indian textiles
– Access to our archive of contemporary samples and pattern studies
Why would you LOVE our block printing workshops?
– Exclusive access to materials and techniques rooted in centuries of craftsmanship
– An eco-conscious approach to design, materials, and process
– A considered, earth-friendly practice from fabric selection to final print
– Personalised guidance through small-group sessions and one-on-one feedback
– Led by a visual researcher, printmaker, and designer with a research-driven practice
– Unique, hand-printed pieces created during your session
– The opportunity to develop your creative visual language
– You will experience flow through our FLOW test print process
Māya Block Print Berlin Vox Pop: What past attendees say
“I want to be inspired by the possibilities of a new medium for art, craft & expression. I am amazed at what can be achieved in a few hours! Really fun & totally inspiring. Your enthusiasm is really contagious."
Amy
“Learning the craft in a technical way. Making sure to understand and honour the practice. Amazing! Beautiful experience. So much knowledge and freedom. I love it! “
Brandi
The work our participants create at our block printing workshops in Berlin is so inspiring.
These studio experiences reflect our commitment to sustainable printmaking, material exploration, and thoughtful design. Through each session, we are building a community that values creativity, craftsmanship, and responsible practice.
If you’re ready to explore print, develop your own visual language, and work with intention, we invite you to join us in the studio.
Lizane Louw
Founder and Creative Director, Māya.
Māya workshops take place in #OfflineMode only.
For more information, get in touch: lizane@ateliermaya.eu
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Discover more about Lizane: Lizane Louw — Visual Researcher, Journalist, Designer
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