This two session creative course invites you to explore spring florals through paper collage and pattern design, resulting in your own professionally printed tea towel.
Guided step by step, you’ll design a repeat tile and see it transformed into a functional keepsake to use at home or give as a gift.
Across the sessions, you’ll work at a relaxed, thoughtful pace, focusing on creativity, process and enjoyment rather than perfection. The course is designed to be inclusive and beginner friendly, offering space to slow down, experiment and take pride in a finished outcome.
Session 1: Designing Your Repeat Tile
You’ll begin with simple paper collage exercises before choosing a spring floral theme and starting your own repeat tile design. This session focuses on exploration, composition and building confidence with the process.
Session 2: Refining and Preparing for Print
In the second session, you’ll refine your design, experiment with how it repeats, and prepare it for scanning. After the course, your artwork will be professionally printed onto a tea towel, creating a unique piece that reflects your individual style.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is suitable for adults of all abilities. No previous design experience is required. If you enjoy making, pattern, colour or working with your hands, this course will suit you.
Do you need previous experience?
No. The course is designed to be accessible and supportive, with guidance provided throughout. All materials are supplied.
Who is running this course?
The course is led by Rakha Madahar, a surface pattern designer, illustrator and educator working through her practice desgn.prnt. Rakha’s work blends hand drawn and digital techniques to create modern, thoughtful patterns, and her workshops focus on creativity, wellbeing and connection through making.
Location: The Percival Guildhouse
Dates: 12th and 19th May
Times: 1pm – 4pm
Price: £95 + booking fee – this includes all materials and your professional printed tea towel to keep
