Block Party: Hand-Carved Prints Made Easy!

Join us for Block Party: Hand-Carved Prints Made Easy!

This fun, beginner-friendly relief printmaking workshop is hosted at Terra Gallery. No experience is needed! Whether you’re creative-curious or looking for a new artistic outlet, this class will guide you through every step of making your own hand-carved print.

You’ll learn the traditional relief printmaking process using easy-carve rubber/linoleum blocks. Together, we will:

✔ Sketch and design your artwork

✔ Transfer your design onto a block

✔ Learn safe carving techniques

✔ Ink your block using professional tools

✔ Print your design on paper

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with:

🎨 A finished, frame-ready print

🖨 A carved block you can continue to print with

👜 The skills to print on paper, canvas, tote bags, clothing, and more

All materials are included. Just bring yourself and your creativity!

✨ What You’ll Learn

• The basics of relief printmaking
• How to choose a strong, printable design
• Proper carving techniques for clean lines and safe tool use
• Inking + printing methods for bold, crisp impressions
• How to continue printing at home (DIY setups, inks, and surfaces)
  

🎁 What’s Included

• Easy-carve rubber/linoleum blocK
• Professional carving tools (for use during class)
• Brayer, ink, and baren/burnishing tools (for use during class)
• High-quality paper
• All tracing, drawing, and transfer materials
• Gloves, aprons, and cleanup supplies (for use during class)
• Hands-on guidance and demonstrations