London Festival of Blossom: Blossom Weekend - Printmaking with Neera Sehgal - 11 May
Join artist and printmaker, Neera Sehgal to experience the centuries old heritage craft of printing with hand carved Indian wood blocks.
Learn the history of this printmaking technique and be guided through how to create your own Festival of Blossom inspired tote bag with a selection of floral woodblocks and inks. Each participant will be able to experience how printmaking with Indian woodblocks is both a mindful & socially relaxed creative activity. You will work with waterbased acrylic inks and leave with your own tote bag. This workshop is suitable for all ages to participate.
Meeting Details
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure you're on time for the workshop. We will meet at London National Park City’s Visitor Centre.
Link to map: London National Park City’s Visitor Centre, 80 Mortimer St, London, W1W 7FE
Book your spot now to reconnect with blossom in the city!
What to bring
This is a hands-on workshop, using acrylic inks, so please wear clothes you are comfortable in and don’t mind (potentially) getting a bit ink-stained.
Accessibility
Please note that step-free toilet access is not available within the venue, but accessible facilities are located a short walk away and along the walking route.
The venue entrance is accessible via two ramps, ensuring ease of entry for those with mobility needs.
For any further accessibility concerns or support requests, please contact Alexandra Yellop at alexandrayellop@nationaltrust.org.uk and we will be happy to make suitable arrangements.
About Neera Sehgal
Neera Sehgal is a West London artist and printmaker pushing the boundaries with this technique of printmaking. Neera’s Work explores layering patterns and images using Indian woodblocks on both textiles and handmade papers. The blocks hold a familiarity unlike other printmaking tools, she finds the process of mark making through these a meditative practice.
She designs her blocks which are then carved by skilled craftspeople in India, a collaboration between cultures and generations linking her past and present to her heritage. Her work is founded on a desire of sharing the beauty of this craft through time and across generations.
Neera has facilitated workshops at Museums & Galleries inluding the V&A, Somerset House, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Her blockprinted work, Meditate, exhibited at the RA Summer Exhibition 2024.
www.neerasehgal.com / @neerscreenprints
About London National Park City’s Visitor Centre
In our shared community place, we engage in outdoor activities, nature engagement, and climate actions led by our 130 volunteer Rangers. We’re open most afternoons and by appointment from 3rd February at our new pop-up Visitor Centre at 80 Mortimer Street, a stone’s throw from Oxford Circus in Westminster. This dedicated space explores how everyone can benefit from and contribute to a city where all Londoners connect with urban nature.
Image credit: Neera Sehgal
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Join artist and printmaker, Neera Sehgal to experience the centuries old heritage craft of printing with hand carved Indian wood blocks.
Learn the history of this printmaking technique and be guided through how to create your own Festival of Blossom inspired tote bag with a selection of floral woodblocks and inks. Each participant will be able to experience how printmaking with Indian woodblocks is both a mindful & socially relaxed creative activity. You will work with waterbased acrylic inks and leave with your own tote bag. This workshop is suitable for all ages to participate.
Meeting Details
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure you're on time for the workshop. We will meet at London National Park City’s Visitor Centre.
Link to map: London National Park City’s Visitor Centre, 80 Mortimer St, London, W1W 7FE
Book your spot now to reconnect with blossom in the city!
What to bring
This is a hands-on workshop, using acrylic inks, so please wear clothes you are comfortable in and don’t mind (potentially) getting a bit ink-stained.
Accessibility
Please note that step-free toilet access is not available within the venue, but accessible facilities are located a short walk away and along the walking route.
The venue entrance is accessible via two ramps, ensuring ease of entry for those with mobility needs.
For any further accessibility concerns or support requests, please contact Alexandra Yellop at alexandrayellop@nationaltrust.org.uk and we will be happy to make suitable arrangements.
About Neera Sehgal
Neera Sehgal is a West London artist and printmaker pushing the boundaries with this technique of printmaking. Neera’s Work explores layering patterns and images using Indian woodblocks on both textiles and handmade papers. The blocks hold a familiarity unlike other printmaking tools, she finds the process of mark making through these a meditative practice.
She designs her blocks which are then carved by skilled craftspeople in India, a collaboration between cultures and generations linking her past and present to her heritage. Her work is founded on a desire of sharing the beauty of this craft through time and across generations.
Neera has facilitated workshops at Museums & Galleries inluding the V&A, Somerset House, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Her blockprinted work, Meditate, exhibited at the RA Summer Exhibition 2024.
www.neerasehgal.com / @neerscreenprints
About London National Park City’s Visitor Centre
In our shared community place, we engage in outdoor activities, nature engagement, and climate actions led by our 130 volunteer Rangers. We’re open most afternoons and by appointment from 3rd February at our new pop-up Visitor Centre at 80 Mortimer Street, a stone’s throw from Oxford Circus in Westminster. This dedicated space explores how everyone can benefit from and contribute to a city where all Londoners connect with urban nature.
Image credit: Neera Sehgal
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