If you like crafts with real hands-on payoff, this one is for you. In Jaipur, I like how the class puts you right in a family-run workshop where you learn block making, dyes, and the actual Chippa-style printing process before you start printing yourself.
Two things I really value: the group stays small (so you’re not stuck waiting your turn), and your souvenir is truly personal because you print it using wooden carved blocks and workshop dyes with local support.
One thing to consider: Jaipur heat is no joke. Wear light, comfortable summer clothing so you can enjoy the hands-on parts without feeling crushed by the temperature.
Small group time with Monty and the workshop team
You print your own item with carved blocks and dyes
You see dyeing, printing, and the washing finish
Quality checks are part of the process, not an afterthought
Optional shopping and tailor-made clothing ideas on site
In This Review
- Entering A Real Jaipur Block Printing Workshop
- The Block-Making and Dye Lesson You Actually Use
- Chippa-Style Printing: How Your Patterns Come Together
- The Quality Check Section: Where the Standards Show Up
- Make Your Souvenir: Scarf, Apron, Tote, Napkin, or Placemat
- Washing the Print: The Finish That Makes It Look Real
- Optional Upgrades: Transfers, Custom Clothing, and Shopping
- Price and What You’re Really Getting for $35
- Logistics That Matter on a Jaipur Day
- Who Should Book This Hand Block Printing Workshop
- Should You Book? My Call
- FAQ
- How long is the Jaipur hand block printing class?
- Where does the experience meet in Jaipur?
- What can I make during the workshop?
- Does the price include materials?
- Can I take photos or videos in the workshop?
- Is transportation included?
- What group size should I expect?
- What is the cancellation policy?
Entering A Real Jaipur Block Printing Workshop
You’re not going to a demo stage here. You’re going to a working workshop run by a local family—the kind of place locals still rely on to produce cloth the traditional way.
The experience starts at S.P. ASSOCIATES (Led Light for Signages), F-86, A Kartarpura Industrial Area, Road No.5, 22 Godam, Hawa Sadak, Sharma Colony, Bais Godam, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006. From there, your host (Monty is the name that pops up again and again) helps you get oriented and keeps things moving so you don’t feel lost in the shop’s flow.
A big part of the charm is that you can watch artisans working while you learn what they’re doing. You’ll see blocks being prepared, printing patterns taking shape, and the routine quality control that makes the final cloth look sharp.
The Block-Making and Dye Lesson You Actually Use
Before you ever touch fabric, you get the craft in context. Your textile expert explains how wooden carved blocks are made and used, plus the dye approach the workshop uses to create consistent colors and patterns.
You’ll also learn:
- How the dye process fits into the overall printing workflow
- Why different steps matter for clean, repeatable results
- The history and importance of hand block printing in Jaipur and its community traditions
This isn’t just trivia. Once you understand what the blocks do (and what dyeing does), your own printing stops feeling random. Instead, you start to notice how pressure, alignment, and timing can affect the print.
And yes, you can take photos and videos while you’re watching the artisans work. That’s helpful if you want to remember which step looked the most interesting to you later.
You can also read our reviews of more tours and experiences in Jaipur.
Chippa-Style Printing: How Your Patterns Come Together
After the background lesson, you move into the part that most people come for: printing your own fabric.
Here’s the sequence you should expect:
- You choose your fabric piece (more on that next).
- You learn how to use the wooden carved blocks with workshop dyes.
- You print using three different colors (so you can build a design that looks finished, not flat).
Your team guides you while you print—so if this is your first time, you’re not thrown into chaos. The goal is to let you try, make choices, and still get results that look good enough to take home and use.
Small-group format matters here. When only a few people are working at the same time, you get coaching instead of waiting.
The Quality Check Section: Where the Standards Show Up
One of the most practical parts of the day is the workshop’s quality check area. You don’t just see fabric get printed; you see how they review finished items to make sure they match the workshop’s standard.
The process includes a specific section where ladies responsible for quality checks examine how the print lands and how the cloth turns out overall. It’s a great reminder that good block printing isn’t only about artistic design—it’s about consistency.
For you, this is useful because it makes your own printing feel more meaningful. When you understand what they’re looking for, you can better judge your own outcome: edges, clarity of marks, and how evenly the dye takes.
Make Your Souvenir: Scarf, Apron, Tote, Napkin, or Placemat
By the end of the session, you’ll create a finished printed piece you can carry home. The workshop offers several options so your choice matches your trip style.
Pick one of these:
- Scarf
- Apron
- Tote bag
- Napkins
- Placemats
You can also tailor your project length—for example, you may be able to choose a short or long scarf depending on what’s available in the session plan. The key detail is that your item is printed with the carved blocks and workshop dyes, under expert guidance.
This is where the experience becomes more than a class. A factory souvenir doesn’t feel like much. Your printed piece does. You’ll have a story tied to it: the block design choices you made, the way the colors layered, and the moment you saw it appear on the fabric.
Washing the Print: The Finish That Makes It Look Real
Once your fabric is printed, you’ll watch the washing process. This matters because block prints are not only about the pattern. The dye and finishing steps influence how the fabric looks once the excess is removed.
Watching the washing step also helps you understand what you’re buying (or making). It turns the process from a one-step craft into a full method: print, set/handle, rinse, and end with a usable textile.
When it’s time to go, you take your printed piece home as a souvenir of your own work.
Optional Upgrades: Transfers, Custom Clothing, and Shopping
The base experience is focused on the printing class and your takeaway item. But there are add-ons that can help if you want more convenience or a bigger wardrobe impact.
Round-trip private transfers (upgrade):
If you don’t want to navigate on your own, you can upgrade for convenience with private transportation.
Customized clothing options:
You can request customized clothes made by skilled tailors at the workshop. If you like the look of block printing and want something more wearable than a scarf, this can be a smart next step.
Shopping on site:
There’s also a quality shopping option, so you can browse finished goods at the workshop area. If you want to buy something that already matches the style you just learned, this is the moment.
Price and What You’re Really Getting for $35
At $35 per person for about 2 hours, this is priced like a craft class—but the inclusions are what make it feel fair.
Included:
- Fabric and hand blocks for printing (you get what you need)
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes
Not included:
- Private transportation (unless you upgrade)
What I like about this value is that your money doesn’t just buy instruction. It buys materials and a finished souvenir. In a city where craft workshops can sometimes feel like a showroom visit with a tiny demo, this is more hands-on than that.
The short time also helps. Two hours is long enough to learn the basics, print your own item, and see the washing finish, without eating half your day.
Logistics That Matter on a Jaipur Day
This is a workshop in an industrial-area setting. That’s normal for Jaipur craft production, but it changes how you plan your timing.
A few practical points:
- Dress for heat. Jaipur can get hot fast, and this is active work at close range. Light, comfortable clothing makes a big difference.
- Build in buffer time. The meeting point is a specific business address: S.P. ASSOCIATES on Road No.5. If you’re using rideshare, aim to arrive a few minutes early so you don’t stress at check-in time.
- Bring a curious mindset. The class moves from blocks and dye explanations into printing, then toward washing and finishing.
Group size stays tight. Small groups are capped (six for personal attention), and the overall activity limit is up to eight, so you should expect a friendly, not-crowded atmosphere.
Who Should Book This Hand Block Printing Workshop
This workshop is a great fit if you:
- Want a hands-on cultural activity in Jaipur rather than a passive tour
- Like making a souvenir you can actually use (scarf, tote, apron, and table items are all practical)
- Prefer learning from local artists in a family-run setting
- Want both craft context (history and process) and a finished result
It’s also a solid option for families and mixed groups. The experience is built for most people who can participate, and the small group size keeps it manageable.
If you’re only looking for a quick photo stop, you might feel it’s too much work for a short attention span. But if you want to leave with something real, this hits the mark.
Should You Book? My Call
Book it if you want to understand Jaipur block printing the way it’s practiced: blocks, dye, printing, quality checks, then washing—and then you do the printing yourself. The small-group format and the guided help make it beginner-friendly without turning it into a paint-by-numbers craft.
Skip or reconsider if heat and hands-on messiness would stress you out. Also, if you really don’t want to arrange your own way to the meeting point, budget for the transfer upgrade so you’re not dealing with logistics mid-day.
Overall, this is one of those Jaipur experiences where the value is obvious the moment your fabric is printed—and you realize you didn’t just watch the craft. You made it.
FAQ
How long is the Jaipur hand block printing class?
It runs for about 2 hours.
Where does the experience meet in Jaipur?
The start point is S.P. ASSOCIATES (Led Light for Signages), F-86, A Kartarpura Industrial Area, Road No.5, 22 Godam, Hawa Sadak, Sharma Colony, Bais Godam, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, India.
What can I make during the workshop?
You can print a scarf, apron, tote bag, napkins, or placemats, depending on what’s available in the session.
Does the price include materials?
Yes. Fabric and hand blocks for printing are provided, along with bottled water, plus all fees and taxes.
Can I take photos or videos in the workshop?
Yes, you can take photos and videos while watching the craft process.
Is transportation included?
Private transportation is not included in the base price, but you can upgrade for round-trip private transfers for convenience.
What group size should I expect?
The workshop is designed for small groups capped for personal attention, with a maximum overall limit of up to 8 travelers.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance of the experience start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the payment isn’t refunded.
