We’re excited to welcome Zahra Amber for our October Family Day, celebrating the opening weekend of Women in Print. Learn about the iconic Paisley motif, a seed shaped traveller, born in the valleys of Kashmir and carried by traders to Persia and later the rest of the world.

Then you will use the timeless craft of woodblock printing to stamp, transform and create your own unique design on paper and a drawstring bag to take home.  No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. A fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, unleash your creativity and make lasting memories together.

Booking is essential. Please ensure that you arrived 5 mins before your session starts to confirm your attendance. Meeting point will be by the bottom of main gallery stairs. Note: if you haven’t arrived by 5 mins after scheduled start time your space will be offered to people dropping in.

Activities will take place at the Gallery in the Learning Rooms on the 2nd Floor. All children must be accompanied by an adult. These sessions are for children age 5+

Artist bio
Zahra Amber is a Kashmiri creative practitioner, cultural worker, educator, and sustainable fashion designer. Her multidisciplinary practice is rooted at the intersection of heritage, craft, identity, and resilience. She draws on years of immersive engagement with diverse communities- particularly artisans and indigenous groups across Pakistan to explore the evolving relationship between indigenous makers and their craft while critically examining the positioning of indigenous artisanship within the broader art and design landscape.

Image: Helen Claude design is copyright © Liberty Fabric Limited 2025