Block Print Berlin: Open Print & Slow Craft - Young Designers Masterclass

In this open studio session, young designers can print at their own pace. We will experiment with hand-carved blocks, found tools, eco-friendly inks, and fabrics of their choice.

This session is about creative freedom, print thinking, exploration, and slowing down. We take time to enjoy the print crafts. It’s the perfect chance to finish earlier projects if you participated in the series, explore new ideas, or just let the creativity flow!

We start to explore our own visual language.

(The instruction of the workshop is in English, but it is not difficult to follow. Our workshop facilitator is an experienced and qualified arts and culture teacher, journalist, designer and visual arts researcher with 25 + years of experience in arts education, writing and visual research.)

– Experiment with print techniques using hand-carved woodblocks and found tools

– Print with eco-friendly inks

– Explore a variety of fabrics and surfaces

– Enjoy the freedom to work independently at your own pace

– Revamp old clothes, or print new textiles (cotton, linen, hemp, denim)

– Print as much as you like within the session time

– All materials and tools provided

– Option to bring your own textiles, clothes, or tools

– A hand-carved woodblocks from our atelier collection

– Non-toxic, biodegradable inks in unique in-house colours

– Choice of print surfaces from the atelier

– Natural fabric for test printing

– Your own custom-printed creations

– Hands-on experience with sustainable textile printing

– A deeper connection to block print craft

– Inspiration to continue your explorations

- Your test prints from the session, our #flow testprints are a hit!

- The confidence to keep exploring eco-friendly art and design

- A professional print lab environment experience crafted for young designers

- Safe, eco-conscious materials and methods

- Expert guidance and individual feedback

- Creative #flow in a fun, relaxed atmosphere

- A unique, finished functional art work

- Hot chocolate, juice, and water for self-service

What our young designers say

"I wanted to try out colors and see how they look."

"It turned out differently than I thought, but in a positive way. I found it very freeing. I would definitely recommend it to everyone". Robert

"I relaxed and printed what I wanted. " Arne

"I feel really good. I was surprised that it was so much fun.” Fritz

"I was really surprised that no matter how you do it, it always looks good. I feel really good and happy now. " Marlene

"I found that it was a lot of fun. I would come back anytime. What I liked best was that we could print on bags, pencil cases, etc. It was very nice and everyone was really kind." Sophie

I think it was really beautiful to learn something about how to print! My favorite thing was to print a bag on my own. I loved the workshop and I really want to come back! THANK YOU!!!” Elisa

So many parents have asked if their children can join our workshops, and the answer is finally yes!

We’ve already had young designers print with us, and it’s a fact: our "Ninja Black" is always a hit. Watching participants of all ages and backgrounds create inspiring work reminds me why I’m so committed to sustainable printmaking and creative exploration.

I’m excited to grow a community that values creativity and sustainability as much as I do. If your teen is ready to explore design, learn new skills, and make meaningful art, this Young Designers Masterclass series is the perfect place to begin.

Lizane Louw, Founder and Creative Director, Māya.

Want to join more than one session?

We offer special passes:

3-Day Pass: €149 (instead of €165)

6-Day Pass: €279 (instead of €330)

To book a pass, please contact us directly at [email protected]

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