Block printing is an amazing and versatile medium that’s great for beginners and experienced artists alike. The designs can be used to create pretty much anything, from paper arts, like wall prints, personal journals, and cards, to wearable fashions and home décor. If you can dream it, you can make it with this technique! Join artist and printmaker, Kelly Reese, as she shows you how to get started on this fun and foolproof craft.

Kelly will demonstrate how to design and carve a basic relief block print, as well as how to roll ink and regulate printing pressure. After practicing techniques, you’ll design (or use one of the winter-themed designs Kelly will provide), carve, and print a set of matching block printed cards and prints. You’ll go home with a useful gift for yourself or a friend and the knowledge and supplies to make more block prints.

No drawing skills required. All you need is a desire to try something new—and have a great time!

Supplies Provided by Instructor: Carving block, ink, cards and envelopes, printmaking paper, pencils, tracing paper, sample designs
Supplies Students Should Bring: Carving tool with multiple V and U nibs, such as this one from Michaels or this one from Amazon. All other supplies provided.

Workshop Fee: $72 (Purple Crayon Members), $80 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $20 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)

Registration is required. Please click below to register through the Purple Crayon site.