Block Printing Workshop: Mini Greeting Cards

Description Learn to carve your own nature-themed stamps and hand print mini greeting cards with your creations! We will discuss carving techniques and planning, use a lino cutter to carve our designs into soft blocks, and use an ink pad to print our designs. You’ll be able to plan your own artwork or use the nature-themed artwork choices provided. With our small workshop size of 8 students maximum, there will be plenty of time to talk with Naomi one on one about your art, techniques, and any questions you may have. You’ll end the class with at least one stamp and a batch of mini greeting cards! The workshop fee includes $35 worth of materials that you will use during our workshop and take home with you so you can continue your block printing journey: a 4" x 6" block, lino cutter, an archival ink pad, and 10 mini greeting cards. Artist Bio: Naomi Takata Shepherd is a Bay Area-based artist who works in a variety of mediums including block printing, hand-drawn/digital illustration, book arts, and watercolor. She draws inspiration from the natural world, her heritage, and tasty snacks. For more of her work, art process, and events visit her Instagram: naomimarikocreates Good to Know This workshop is for those who are 18 or older. Weather permitting, this workshop will be outdoors! No art experience necessary! Please note, this class requires a minimum of 4 participants to hold the class. If we do not reach the minimum, we will notify and refund all registrants. Price $120/person. All materials and supplies are provided! Image_List