Come learn the basics of block printing by designing and carving your own linoleum block. You will learn to create your own design, carve your own linoleum block and print onto paper. You will walk away with understanding of possible applications for block printing.

It’s holiday season, let’s create a little cheer with paper ornaments. We will explore shapes and create 3D paper ornaments. There will be room for creativity with coloring using markers, stamps, glitter, tassels, poms and more to create fun holiday ornaments. Students must be able to cut out their own shapes with scissors.

It’s holiday season, let’s create a little cheer with paper ornaments. Learn the basics of linocut printmaking from start to finish. We will create a design for relief printing. We will learn cutting techniques for linoleum and printing final prints on paper at the end. We will explore different shapes for ornaments and play with paper color and ink.

Come relax at the end of your day and paint a mandala. Mandalas are a tool used often in art therapy as a way to focus the mind, bring attention to the present moment. The act of creating allows for us a space of relaxation and allowance, getting into the creative flow. Calming herbal tea provided.

Learn the basics of linocut printmaking from start to finish. We will create a design for relief printing, you can create your own or there will be simple designs to use for those who would prefer. We will learn cutting techniques for linoleum and printing final prints on paper at the end. Each participant will go home with finished carved linoleum block and prints. You get to keep your linoleum block giving you the opportunity to keep printing after the workshop is over. This is a fun technique to learn and you can use this for many reproduction applications.

Come learn the basics of block printing by designing and carving your own linoleum block. You will learn to create your own design, carve your own linoleum block and print onto paper. You will walk away with understanding of possible applications for block printing.

Is there something you are working towards, wanting to bring more into your life with awareness? Come make a block of intention, learn what setting intention is and then placing that attention towards this goal. We will make a block of intention, choose a wood block and create with your own internal guidance a reminder. We will paint, draw and create, you will go home with something for your intentional space.

Botanical Ink Making Workshop with Jill Sans
We will learn to create botanical inks from materials readily available at home. Make your own ink to create with, this workshop will provide introduction knowledge to build upon.

Earth to Brush, Connecting the Artist to their Materials with Hannah Heaton
Saturday, May 6th, 2023 1-4 PM

Have you ever wondered what elements make up the colors you use to create? Too often, modern humans are disconnected from the materials we interact with on a daily basis. This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about the origins of paint and pigments and take you through the process of handcrafting them from start to finish.