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Jaipur Craft and Textile Course

A six-week practical course in block printing and textile craft in Jaipur.

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Held in person, on site — an organiser is present for the whole activity.

A six-week practical course in block printing and textile craft in Jaipur.

What you will get out of it

Carving and using a block, mixing and fixing dyes, printing repeat patterns, washing and finishing, and workshop safety.

The programme

Weeks 1-2: blocks, dyes and safety. Weeks 3-4: printing technique and repeat patterns. Weeks 5-6: finishing and producing a set of pieces.

Who runs it, and who it is for

Who it is for
Young people aged 18 and over resident in India
Ages
from 18 years
Duration
Six weeks, 90 hours
Schedule
Three days a week, 09:00 to 14:00

Where and when

Starts
Monday 5 April 2027
Ends
Friday 14 May 2027
Meeting point
Workshop, Sanganer, Jaipur

Before you come

What to bring
Work clothes and closed, sturdy shoes. All tools and safety equipment are provided on site.
Safety requirements
Every power tool is used under direct supervision. Eye and hand protection is provided and must be worn, and the workshop has a trained first-aider present.
Accessibility
Dry deciduous forest with uneven ground; camp tents are on level ground.

Reviews and ratings

Average rating: 4.7 / 5 (3)

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I left with a skill I actually use

Maya S. · 20 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Jaipur Craft and Textile Course in Sawai Madhopur is hands-on from the first hour — very little sitting and listening. The trainer demonstrated each step, then watched us do it and corrected us properly. I finished with something I can put on a CV and, more importantly, actually do. The group was small enough that everyone got attention.

Practical, patient teaching

Yousef K. · 20 Jul 2026

★★★★★

I had almost no background before Jaipur Craft and Textile Course in Sawai Madhopur, and I was worried I would hold the group back. I need not have been. The trainer went at a pace everyone could follow and stayed behind to help anyone who needed it. The workshop was properly equipped and the materials were clear. I would recommend it to anyone starting out.

Worth travelling for

Dana R. · 20 Jul 2026

★★★★

I travelled to Sawai Madhopur specifically for Jaipur Craft and Textile Course and it was the right decision. The content is current — not the same slides you find everywhere — and the trainer answered every question with a real example from the trade. We left with notes, contacts and a clear idea of what to practise next. Good value for the time it takes.

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