*To adhere to current guidelines relating to Covd-19,  groups of three to four people are welcome to book as a private class but must be from the same household or support bubble. Please see Helen's other listings if you would like to book a private class for one or two people.*

Helen's print studio at The Chocolate Factory N16  is a wonderful environment to try something new and creative in a small group. 

This beginner's class is a great opportunity to learn the basic techniques of screen printing onto fabric with an experienced teacher. Screen printing with paper stencils is a brilliant starting point for learning the process of pulling ink through an open screen to create your own unique designs and is easy to set up at home.

Helen will guide you through the whole process and we'll each try a quick sample print onto fabric, to spark ideas and show you the ropes. You'll then have time to create paper stencils using scissors and/or scalpel, ready to print your own unique design onto a tote bag or tea towel. You are welcome to explore the many books and visual references in the studio to inspire and help you get started.

There will be plenty of time to experiment and pick and choose colours from the studio collection.
All inks are water-based.

Price includes a choice of a tote bag or tea towel for each participant. Additional items may be purchased if required.

You can also bring along your own item of clothing to print on to - 100% cotton, light coloured fabric is best.

Please note that this class does not involve the photographic process of exposing images onto a screen. Information can be supplied about this process but we will only be using paper stencils in this session given the short time frame.

Limited paid parking zones on nearby streets. Rail links - Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland, or Rectory Road. Bus links - 67, 149, 243 and 76




Learn the basics of screen printing on to fabric with paper stencils in this 2.5 hour workshop at a fully equipped print studio in Stoke Newington, Hackney.

Beginners level - Screen Printing on to Fabric

*To adhere to current guidelines relating to Covd-19,  workshop attendees must be from the same household or support bubble until June 21st*

A great opportunity to learn the basic techniques of screen printing onto fabric with an experienced teacher. Screen printing with paper stencils is a brilliant starting point for learning the process of pulling ink through an open screen to create your own unique designs and is easy to set up at home.

The space is a wonderful environment to try something new and creative. This session is just for two, so you can bring a friend, family member or partner and enjoy a creative time together with plenty of one to one teaching time. 
Helen will guide you through the whole process and we'll each try a quick sample print onto fabric, to spark ideas and show you the ropes. You'll then have time to create paper stencils using scissors and/or scalpel, ready to print your design onto a tote bag or tea towel. You are welcome to explore the many books and visual references in the studio to inspire and help you get started.

There will be plenty of time to experiment and pick and choose colours from the studio collection.
All inks are water-based.

Price includes a choice of a tote bag or tea towel for each participant.  A range of kids size t-shirts is also available. Additional items may be purchased if required.

You can also bring along your own item of clothing to print on to - 100% cotton, light coloured fabric is best.

Please note that this class does not involve the photographic process of exposing images onto a screen. Information can be supplied about this process but we will only be using paper stencils in this session given the short time frame.



Beginners - Screen Printing on to Fabric - Private Class for Two 

A great opportunity to learn the basic techniques of screen printing onto fabric with an experienced teacher. Screen printing with paper stencils is a brilliant starting point for learning the process of pulling ink through an open screen to create your own unique designs and is easy to set up at home.

The studio is a wonderful environment to try something new and creative. 
This session is a private class for one, so can be tailored to suit your requirements, whether you are totally new to screen printing or would like to refresh your skills and try new techniques.

Helen will guide you through the whole process, from the equipment needed to showing samples and discussing ideas.  After making a simple test print, you'll then have time to draw and create paper stencils using scissors and/or scalpel, ready to print a design onto a tote bag, tea towel, or piece of fabric. Additional items can be bought on the day or you can bring your own materials if you want to practice more as time allows. For a minimal cost, I can also make up a cushion from any fabric you print onto, to pick up or post at a later date. You are welcome to explore the many books and visual references in the studio to inspire and help you get started.

There will be plenty of time to experiment and pick and choose colours from the studio collection or even mix your own inks.
All inks are water-based.

Price includes a choice of a tote bag, tea towel  or 40cm square of fabric for each participant.  A range of kids size t-shirts is also available. Additional items may be purchased if required.

You can also bring along your own item of clothing or fabric to print on to - 100% cotton, light-coloured fabric is best.

Please note that this class does not involve the photographic process of exposing images onto a screen. Information can be supplied about this process but we will only be using paper stencils in this session given the short time frame.









A one to one private class to learn the basics or refresh your skills at screen printing with paper stencils, tailored to suit your needs.

One to One Screen Printing on to Fabric 

Helen is a textile designer, based at the Chocolate Factory studios N16, London. She hand screen prints designs for a variety of interior accessories, sold via her online shop and teaches screen printing workshops in small groups from her fully equipped print studio. .

She has over 20 years experience in screen printing and with an MA in mixed media/embroidery at the RCA her work also has a stitched quality and is the signature to her original lampshade range.
Helen's teaching experience is extensive having worked for several years at a crafting venue in Islington - she enjoyed teaching screen printing, lampshade making and machine embroidery to a lively, sociable after work crowd. She runs occasional after school and holiday workshops and has taken print workshops into local primary schools.

Helen is now pleased to be offering beginners screen printing classes from her fully equipped print studio for both adults and children.

Children are incredibly curious and receptive to the hands on experience of screen printing and Helen is enjoying the opportunity to give back to the younger generation of creatives, eager to learn.

For adult workshops - this is a chance to try something new - have fun with friends and get creative without fear of messing up - screen printing is all about surprise and uncertainty with some amazing results, whether intentional or not and it's all good stuff.

Helen Rawlinson Design