Block Print Berlin
—An Original Māya Experience
An exploration into the art of block printing—with story-driven design. We practise eco-crafting with woodblocks on sustainable fabrics and natural paper.
Learn to block print wearable and functional art, to practise slow crafting and mindful making and be part of an exclusive textile revival movement.
In our one-of-a-kind block print experiences, you will learn the art of traditional woodblock printing with a modern, sustainable twist. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, these immersive workshops are perfect for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship, sustainability, and creativity.
We offer three unique, one-of-a-kind Māya block print and textile storytelling experiences in Berlin.
Explore your creativity with Māya Block Print Berlin, Berlin’s first sustainable block print and textile storytelling experience.
Spring Rhythm, is an artistic, meditative and one-of-a-kind spring block printing experience inspired by the season’s renewal.
You will create wearable and functional art to the rhythm of spring as you print botanical, geometric or nature-inspired motifs and bring your textiles to life.
You can also bring your textiles and recycle, repurpose and reuse used fabric, cloth and clothes.
Natural fibres only. No synthetics.
A signature Māya experience and a creative space to explore block printing at your own pace.
This is a unique, eco-friendly textile design workshop in Berlin. We offer experimental eco-craft sessions exploring block printing, sustainable design, and textile storytelling.
Bring your ideas to life on fabric, and experiment with colours, patterns and textures. We welcome creative exploration and offer a variety of print surfaces.
We cross-pollinate. We explore eco-crafting, slow crafts, mark-making, painting, printing and stitching, and of course storytelling with textiles.
For the first time this spring, we offer one-on-one studio sessions at our home studio in Berlin.
We invite artists, designers and makers to an intimate exploration of sustainable block printing. Tailored to each individual participant's creative journey, these private home studio print sessions will inspire you to experiment, create freely, find flow and deepen your connection to artisan techniques.
We continue to explore eco-friendly inks, but with this one-of-a-kind print masterclass, we are also exploring natural dyes and inks, organic fabrics and textile storytelling.
Cultural storytelling through sustainable textiles.
Block Print Berlin and Atelier Māya
Workshops, Textile Storytelling & Print Studio Sessions
We offer one-of-a-kind print experiences in block printing, sustainable design, and textile storytelling—all rooted in heritage craft and consious crafting. Join our Spring 2025 workshop series, Spring Rhythm, and explore the art of block printing with organic cotton, biodegradable inks, and traditional woodblocks.
From introductory classes to advanced print techniques, our workshops blend eco-conscious design, cultural narratives, and one-of-a-kind, hand crafted textile pieces. Our experiences are designed for mindful makers, storytellers, and those seeking a deeper connection to craft.
What You’ll Learn:
- The history and modern applications of woodblock printing.
- How to create your own handprinted designs using hand-carved woodblocks and eco-friendly inks.
- Techniques for printing on organic cotton fabrics and natural Khadi paper.
- Learn to create sustainable art pieces and learn eco-crafting techniques.
- We will share more about our passion for wearable and functional art.
- We will inspire you to recycle clothing by printing and revamping your closet.
We have a growing collection of over 150 hand-carved woodblocks that we have collected on our travels and imported for our workshops. We work with found blocks from trustworthy suppliers that support the local block-carving communities in Jaipur and Bagru. We are very proud of this growing collection, and we take the utmost care of our blocks by washing them after printing projects and treating them with unique wood cleaning products that contain jojoba oil. We work with businesses that align with our founding objectives and vision. We are also delighted to share that we are in the process of designing our own blocks for various print methods and print projects. We will share more info on this project soon.
How we work and what you’ll work with:
- We offer immersive and introduction workshops; keep eyes on the page as we are always offering something new
- All materials for the workshops are provided.
- A curated collection of hand-carved blocks.
- Non-toxic, biodegradable and eco-friendly inks for safe and sustainable printing.
- We offer our in-house colours that we mix for each workshop series.
- All the tools you need: brushes, dampers, scissors, rulers, pencils, irons and aprons.
- Cotton fabric for test prints: our #FLOW test prints are a hit.
- Choose from our “Craft Your Art Collection” of products to print on; products are specific to each workshop
- Additional print surfaces are available if time allows, even in shorter workshops
In our workshops, right from the beginning, we explored a variety of print surfaces. We have test printed all our print surfaces and have mixed our inhouse colours according to the print surfaces that we offer in our workshops. We pay attention to detail so that you will get the highest quality prints possible.
We currently have four naturally dyed print surfaces and test print surfaces available in our maxi bags and mini totes. These surfaces are dyed with pomegranate and madder, myrobalan, indigo and also sea salt. We also have additional print surfaces available and always continue experimenting.
We are exited about the development of our “Craft Your Art” line that will be available in our online shop and our workshops; this line also includes repurposed textiles in cotton and linen. We source high-quality reclaimed textiles from a sustainable material hub in Berlin, supporting circular fashion and upcycling initiatives. We offer these print surfaces available in our open print workshops.
What You’ll Take Home:
You can choose your print surface for your hand-printed functional and wearable art.
- We print on tea towels, organic maxi tote bags and bandanas.
- Our new print surfaces include yoga bags, yoga mat bags, bandanas, table napkins, table runners and natural paper.
- All your #FLOW test print surfaces, for your growing Māya #FLOW collection.
- A deeper understanding of sustainable crafting techniques.
- The confidence to continue exploring eco-friendly art and design.
- A new outlook on textiles and sustainability and joining a growing community
Personalised Guidance:
- Small group size (up to 8 participants) for individual instruction.
-A beautiful community space with Tea + Cofee + Milk (+ Almond Milk) for self service.
-A collection of books on block printing and African and Indian textiles for inspiration.
Why would you 💚 our workshops?
- Exclusive access: Materials and techniques that reflect centuries of craftsmanship.
- Eco-conscious design: We follow sustainable principles.
- An earth-friendly approach from fabrics to the final printing process.
- Personalised guidance: Small group, one-on-one feedback.
- Expert facilitator, visual researcher, storyteller, printmaker and designer helping refine your designs and techniques.
- Take-home creations: unique, handcrafted pieces you created that you will LOVE!
- You will find your flow in our #flow test print sessions, and you will fall in love with the print crafts!
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
Māya workshops are available in #OfflineMode only.
- We offer a 5 hour immersive workshop in small groups for those who want to learn more about design and printing. Check in for updates.
- We offer short intro workshops for those who are curious and want to learn about the craft, one on one in our home studio
- We also offer teambuilding events and festival bookings; drop us an email.
For more information, get in touch with us at: lizane@ateliermaya.eu
Discover more about Māya: Māya Instagram Discover more about Lizane: Lizane Louw – Visual Artist I Journalist I Designer
Ready to explore the craft? Follow our page on Eventbrite! We are launching our Spring Workshops on March 28.
“Seeing the inspiring work of our participants reminds me why I’m so committed to sustainable printmaking and creative exploration. I’m excited to build a community that values creativity and sustainability just as much as I do. If you’re ready to make impactful art, join me on this journey of creativity!”
Lizane Louw
Founder and Creative Director, Māya.