Block Printing Cushion Workshop with Garden Tour (One-Day)

WITH MOLLY MAHON

Thursday 17th September 2026

£185.00

Join renowned printmaker Molly Mahon at Highgrove for a creative workshop celebrating the art of block printing. Guided by Molly, you will work with hand-carved wooden printing blocks to create your own beautifully patterned frilled-edge cushion cover to take home.

Using Molly’s signature floral blocks and a vibrant palette of eco-friendly paints, you will experiment with colour and pattern, while learning techniques behind block printing. By the end of the day, you will have designed and hand-printed a unique 40 x 30cm cushion cover, showcasing your own creative interpretation of this craft.

Your workshop also includes a one-hour tour of the gardens at Highgrove and a delicious two-course lunch.

Please note, this is a one-day workshop.

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All profits are donated to charity

Block Printing Cushion Workshop with Garden Tour (One-Day)

Block Printing Cushion Workshop with Garden Tour (One-Day)

£185.00

£185.00

Learn the art of block printing

Using Molly’s hand-carved, floral wooden blocks and a vibrant palette of eco-friendly paints, you will explore colour and pattern as you design and print your own cushion cover.

You will also have the opportunity to embellish your design using Molly’s selection of cotton threads. Simple embroidery techniques such as French knots, backstitch, and monogramming can be added to create depth and texture and make your cushion cover unique.

As fabric paints will be used throughout the workshop, aprons will be provided; however, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting a little paint on.

Suitable for all skill levels, this workshop requires no previous experience and offers a wonderful introduction to the creative art of block printing and textile embellishment.

Workshop with Garden Tour

This workshop includes a one-hour guided walk around the royal gardens with one of our expert garden guides. During this walk, you will have the opportunity to admire the flora and fauna in the gardens. This is a wonderful chance to immerse yourself in your surroundings, enjoying the sights, smells, and colours of the gardens while incorporating these elements into your printing.

A creative day with a delicious lunch

After an immersive morning of creativity, tuck into a delightful two-course lunch. Surrounded by the beauty of nature and the echoes of your artistic endeavours, savour a meal that complements the day's experiences.

Programme

  • 9:30am - Guests arrive
  • 9:45am - One-hour Garden Tour
  • 10:45am - Return from Garden Tour; refreshments served
  • 11:00am - Workshop session begins
  • 1:00pm - Two-course lunch
  • 2:00pm - Workshop session resumes
  • 3:30pm - Workshop ends; glass of fizz is served
  • 3:45pm - Guests depart

About Molly

Molly Mahon is a distinguished British printmaker and textile designer recognised for her vibrant hand-block-printed designs. Drawing inspiration from nature and her surroundings in the Sussex countryside, her work combines classic techniques with a fresh, contemporary style, creating collections which feel both timeless and joyful.

Her designs feature across fabrics, wallpapers, homewares, gifts, and accessories, each featuring colour, pattern, and a sense of homeliness that brings character and joy to interiors. Molly has a passion for the craft of block printing and its ability to transform everyday objects into something unique and beautiful.

Committed to applying eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices, Molly loves to share her passion for craft and design with others. Through workshops, demonstrations, and at-home block printing kits, she inspires people of all abilities to discover this creative art form.

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Important Information

  • Guests will not be admitted without a valid ticket.
  • Although guests will be dining from a set menu, if you do have any dietary requirements, food intolerances, or allergies, please inform the Customer Service team no later than 2 weeks prior to your event at events@highgrovegardens.com.
  • Tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded, or replaced. Reselling, altering, or defacing a ticket will render it void.
  • Guests are required to bring photographic identification (i.e., a passport, driving license, or bus pass). Alternatively, a bank card is acceptable.
  • Accessibility and visitor well-being are very important to us. Should you have any additional requirements, please contact customerservices@highgrovegardens.com.
  • Smoking (including vaping) is not permitted anywhere on the Estate.
  • Please do not bring dogs onto the Estate (only assistance and guide dogs permitted).
  • Satellite navigation should only be used as a general guide. Please visit www.highgrovegardens.com/pages/directions for directions. what3words: presuming.episodes.talent
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