Intro to Block Printing - Making handmade gifts for the holidays

Discover the joy of custom fabric design in our Intro to Block Printing workshop, taught by Erin Gilkes, our multiple 5-star reviewed sewing instructor. This beginner-friendly course blends the traditional art of block printing with practical sewing skills to create beautiful, personalized linen napkins.

Over three engaging sessions, you’ll learn how to design and print your own patterns on fabric, then master the technique of sewing mitered corners for a polished, professional finish. By the end, you’ll have a set of custom linen napkins—perfect for your own table or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Join us:

Thursday November 13th, 20th, & 27th - 7:30pm-9:30pm

Required pre-requisite:

• Adult learn-to-sew prerequisite course, or 
• Basic proficiency on a sewing machine

You should already know how to:

• Thread a sewing machine with some help
• Sew using straight stitches and zig-zag stitches  and techniques such as back stitching and edge stitching. 

You will learn:

• Traditional Block Printing Techniques – Use special carving tools and lino blocks to create works of art on fabric. Not an artist? That’s okay—everyone is surprised by what they can carve, and Erin is a master at making every student feel like one.

• Make Professional-Looking Napkins – Learn the skill of sewing perfect mitred corners so your napkins look polished and high-end. Combined with your own block-printed patterns, they become truly one-of-a-kind pieces—perfect as meaningful Christmas gifts for the special people in your life.

Included with your course fees:

• All materials and fabrics are included in the cost of the workshop, for the patchwork you can choose form our selection of scraps or bring your favorite scraps from home.
• 6 hours of expert in-studio instruction + use of premium tools and equipment including our brand NEW NECCHI Creator sewing machines

We are so excited that you are considering joining us for this workshop. We want to make the experience seamless, carefree, and enjoyable for you. Let us know how we can help. 

Don't forget to add your workshop dates to your calendar as soon as you have registered. About a week prior to your workshop you will receive an email outlining further details of the workshop including what you will learn, what you need to bring, and our cancellation policy. The email will also include our class waiver that will need to be signed online prior to attending the workshop. 

If you would like to know the fabric and notion requirements for the workshop in advance of a week please email or phone us at your convenience. 

At the studio we allow water and light snacks around the cutting table and sewing machines, other types of drinks and larger snacks can be enjoyed in our store sitting area. Cell phones, devices are great learning tools, you are welcome to bring and use them. 

If you have any further questions please visit our Contact & Hours page for contact details. You can email, phone, or text us anytime. Most responses take place during business hours. 

Full payment of the workshop is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Participants must be 14 years of age or older to participate on their own in the workshop unless otherwise stated. Participants between the ages of 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver. Participants between the ages 8 - 13 years of age can participate in the workshop as long as a paying adult participating as well. 

Cancellation policy 

• Full Refund: Available for cancellations made more than 7 days before the workshop date.
• 50% Refund or Transfer: For cancellations made between 3 to 7 days prior to the workshop, you have the option of receiving a 50% refund or transferring your spot to the next available workshop. If there is no complimentary workshop you will receive a 50% refund. 
• No Refund/Transfer: Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

DEBUT workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Workshop spots are transferable, if you are unable to make your workshop, send a friend! Call or text us to let us know of the switch.

If you need to cancel, contact us at your earliest convenience.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy

At Main Fabric we aim to provide a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free work space and retail environment. We welcome people of all races, genders, identities, religions, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to join our community and use our creative space. We have a zero tolerance policy for people who disrupt our inclusive and inviting space, any person who is being discriminatory and/or conducting harassing or abusive behaviour will be asked to leave the premises immediately.