{"product_id":"block-printing-with-mordants-workshop-singapore","title":"Block Printing with Mordants (2-day Course)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 days, a week apart. Maximum 6 participants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMordant printing works backwards from what you'd expect. Instead of printing with colour, you print with a mordant paste that you can see faintly on fabric. Mordant is the bridge between fabric and natural dyes, and the most important step for you to get rich, colourfast natural dyed fabric. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is actually one of the oldest and cleverest tricks in textile printing, and the magic lies in day two where your printed fabric hits the dye pot, the satisfaction and watching it happen never gets old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOver two sessions you'll mix your own mordant paste, block print on fabric and come back a week later to fix, dye and finish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDay 1 (4 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing your mordant paste \u003c\/strong\u003eHow the paste is made and getting the right consistency for block printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlock printing your pattern \u003c\/strong\u003eChoosing your blocks, planning a repeat pattern and printing onto a cotton squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging to dry \u003c\/strong\u003eYour printed pieces hung up to dry and allow the mordant to cure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDay 2 (4 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixing the mordant \u003c\/strong\u003eThe mordant printed must be fixed properly before dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing the dye baths \u003c\/strong\u003eLearn what dyes work with this technique, get ratios and prepare different dyebaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing and the reveal \u003c\/strong\u003eDye your block printed fabric in the prepared baths, dye duration and finishing steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAbout the studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll be dyeing alongside me in my private studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is my daily workspace, not a rented venue set up for the occasion. Opening it up means you see how a working textile studio actually runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCourse details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 217.59375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.59375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" style=\"width: 22.024197%; height: 19.59375px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" style=\"width: 75.200738%; height: 19.59375px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 22.024197%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 75.200738%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 hours each day (one week apart)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 22.024197%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 75.200738%; height: 19px;\"\u003e$380 per person\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 22.024197%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 75.200738%; height: 19px;\"\u003eMin. 4, max. 6 participants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 22.024197%; height: 33px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 75.200738%; height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e111 King George's Ave (L2) – nearest MRT: Lavender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 70px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 22.024197%; height: 70px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 75.200738%; height: 70px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntake 1: 19 \u0026amp; 25 Sep | starts at 10am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntake 2: 31 Oct \u0026amp; 7 Nov | starts at 10am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 22.024197%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 75.200738%; height: 19px;\"\u003eBeginner-friendly, basic knowledge in natural dyeing helps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 22.024197%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou take home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"width: 75.200738%; height: 19px;\"\u003eYour own block printed natural dyed scarf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll mordants, pastes, natural dyes and materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUse of our collection of hand-carved wooden printing blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e50x50cm cotton fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAprons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEight hours of hands-on teaching across two sessions, in a group of no more than six\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please have a heavy breakfast as we are working from 10am-2pm. You are welcomed to bring a snack as the workshop is held at a leisurely pace with tea served.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWho this course is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who's done a block printing or natural dyeing workshop and wants to see how the two fit together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakers and sewists who want to print and dye their own cloth properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextile and fashion students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete beginners willing to commit to two sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who finds the chemistry as interesting as the craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou don't need experience in either printing or dyeing. You do need to make both dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou need to attend both sessions. Day 2 only works on the cloth you printed on Day 1, it is not possible to catch up after a missed first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWear something you don't mind marking on both days. Aprons are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClass size is capped at 6 so everyone gets proper guidance at the printing table and the dye pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to have done your other block printing workshop first? \u003c\/strong\u003eNot at all. They stand alone. The 3-hour Indian Wood Block Printing workshop is about printing with pigment fabric paint and gives you more colour options; this one is about mordant printing and natural dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can't this be done in one day? \u003c\/strong\u003eThe mordant needs at least 48 hours to dry and cure before dyeing. Rushing the process results in blur prints and a weak dye-fabric bond. Waiting is one of the essential steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I can't make day two? \u003c\/strong\u003eDay two is essential, your fabric is only half-made without it. If something comes up, get in touch and we'll try to fit you into the next intake's second session, though we can't always promise it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the colour fade? \u003c\/strong\u003eMordanted areas stays colourfast while the background fades away with each wear and wash. We will cover care instructions during the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCancellations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFull refund up to 14 days before day one. 50% between 14 and 7 days. No refund within 7 days, but you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on transaction fees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Card and payment processing fees (around 3.5%, so roughly $13 on a $380 workshop) are charged to us when you book and aren't returned when a refund is processed. If you choose to cancel, that fee is deducted from whatever refund is due.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis doesn't apply if we're the ones cancelling. If the workshop doesn't reach minimum numbers, you get the full amount back, fees included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuestions before you book? Email \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:hello@withautumn.com\"\u003ehello@withautumn.com\u003c\/a\u003e or DM \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/withautumn.sg\/\"\u003e@withautumn.sg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/withautumn.sg\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003enatural dye block printing · mordant printing · botanical block printing workshop · natural dyeing workshop Singapore · textile printing workshop Singapore · hand block printing Singapore · print and dye workshop · 2-day craft workshop Singapore · slow fashion workshop Singapore · Lavender MRT studio\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"With Autumn","offers":[{"title":"Intake 1: 19 \u0026 25 Sep (10am)","offer_id":51432230060196,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intake 2: 31 Oct \u0026 7 Nov (10am)","offer_id":51432230092964,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/9720\/0036\/files\/Block-Printing-with-Mordants.jpg?v=1786607035","url":"https:\/\/www.withautumn.com\/products\/block-printing-with-mordants-workshop-singapore","provider":"WithAutumn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}