Workshops (classes)
The printing tables are still here.
Every workshop already booked will run on the date confirmed to you, with the same family, the same tables and the same lunch. The details below are kept for guests who hold a booking.
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1 day · 9 am – 3 pm
One-day introduction to block printing
An introduction to Bagru and the art of hand block printing, ending with a tote bag, scarf, bandana or rug printed by you.
The day begins with a walk through Bagru’s Fields of Colour, where lengths of hand-printed cloth are spread each morning to dry in the Rajasthan sun.
A multi-generational team of artisans and educators then explains the tools and techniques of block printing, with visits to the block carvers, dyers and printers at work.
Finally you choose a product to print. You are given the time, tools, advice and encouragement to make something of your own.
Groups are kept small.
What’s included
- English-speaking workshop leader
- Masala chai on arrival
- Tour of the Fields of Colour
- Visits to block carving, dyeing and printing workshops
- Introduction to tools and techniques
- Use of a wide selection of blocks and inks
- Choice of tote bag, scarf, bandana or 2×3 rug to print
- Home-cooked Rajasthani lunch or thali at a local restaurant
- Optional Jaipur–Bagru transport, booked two days in advance
7 days · 9 am – 3 pm
Week-long immersion
Seven days inside the full Bagru repertoire: indigo vat, dabu resist, natural pigments, shibori and jahota printing, working alongside master printer Govind ji.
You begin with a walking tour of the printers’ quarter, Chhipa Mohalla, then set up the indigo vat you will tend for the rest of the week.
Each day adds a technique: dabu mud resist, syahi and begar printing, natural pigments such as kashish and pomegranate, shibori tie-dye, and on the final day a visit to Jahota village for jahota printing.
By the end you will have worked every stage of the craft yourself, from vat chemistry to the final wash, with Govind ji as your mentor throughout.
What’s included
- English-speaking workshop leader
- Masala chai on arrival, every day
- Village tour including Chhipa Mohalla
- Complete indigo vat set-up and daily maintenance
- All materials for dabu, syahi and begar
- Natural dye materials and theory sessions
- Shibori tools and instruction
- Multiple fabric pieces for every technique
- Visit to Jahota for jahota printing
- Personal mentorship and Q&A with Govind ji
- Home-cooked Rajasthani lunch, every day
- Optional Jaipur–Bagru transport, booked two days in advance
Day by day
Day 1 Village tour and the indigo foundation
- Walk and photo tour of Chhipa Mohalla
- Arrive at the workshop
- Create and set up the indigo vat
- Wash and prepare fabric for dye
- Lunch
- Pigment printing techniques
Day 2 Dabu and traditional printing
- Indigo vat maintenance
- Making dabu paste
- Syahi and begar printing
- Lunch
- Dabu printing practice
Day 3 Indigo process and natural dyes
- Check the vat
- Boil the Bagru-dyed fabric
- Washing and drying
- Dip dabu fabric in indigo
- Lunch
- Three-dip indigo sequence and three washes
- Alum fixing, vinegar wash, pH balancing
Day 4 Natural pigments and traditional colours
- Prepare cloth for natural pigment and dye
- Kashish (natural brown) preparation
- Deshi brown techniques
- Pomegranate and turmeric combinations
- Lunch
- Colour application and setting
Day 5 Shibori and advanced resist
- Introduction to shibori
- Fabric preparation and binding
- Dye bath immersion and fixing
- Lunch
- Advanced resist patterns
- Washing and finishing
Day 6 Natural dye theory and reflection
- Natural dye education
- Fibre types and their properties
- Dye chemistry and pH
- Combined theory and practice
- Lunch
- Discussion and reflection
- Q&A with Govind ji
Day 7 Jahota visit and jahota printing
- Visit to Jahota village
- Jahota printing demonstration
- Hands-on jahota printing
- Cultural exchange with local artisans
- Final reflection and certification
Optional transport
Optional Jaipur ⇄ Bagru transport, booked two days in advance.
- 1–2 people
- ₹2,200 round trip
- 3–4 people
- ₹3,000 round trip, larger vehicle
What guests wrote
Reviews quoted from Tripadvisor
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Five stars
Unforgettable block print experience
We learned about the block printing process end-to-end directly from an artisan family that has practiced this art form for hundreds of years. The artisan family was simultaneously fulfilling an order for an international client, so we were also able to see how the craft is being integrated into the global market in an ethical and sustainable way. The generosity of the family to serve us homemade food and share about their lives gave us the warmth of Indian hospitality at its finest.
May 2025 · Friends
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Five stars
A must-do activity
This was one of the best experiences of our trip! Although the block printing was fantastic, the tour of the community made it all the more meaningful. The attentive care and kindness stand as a testament to the family who welcomed us.
July 2025 · Friends
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Five stars
A highlight on our trip to India
Studio Bagru was one of the best activities on our two week trip through India. We loved learning about the process of block printing and all the people who work in this trade to create beautiful textiles.
February 2025 · Friends
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Five stars
Textile smorgasbord
I attended the 2 day workshop with 3 friends and had an amazing experience with print masters. We visited several print and dying businesses to see the processes, walked the wonderful fields of colour and printed 3 scarves.
April 2024 · Friends
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Five stars
Must do for anyone visiting Jaipur
If you’re in Jaipur for a visit this is a must do for anyone wishing to explore a rather quintessential part of this city. Monika and her team at Studio Bagru were extremely welcoming.
December 2023 · Family
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Five stars
Authentic
Spending a week learning from 7th generation block printers helped me truly appreciate all that goes into this craft. The staff and family at the heart of this operation were super friendly and accommodating.
December 2022
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Five stars
Block print at Bagru
This is a great workshop to do. The visit to the village of Bagru is very educational. The different techniques are well explained and the craftsmen are very friendly. The photos to be taken are magnificent.
August 2023 · Solo
Learning block printing in Bagru after the pause
As printing houses that host visitors join the index, their listings will say so. Govind ji, who led the week-long immersion, is listed now.