Block Printmaking for the Holidays

Have fun creating your own winter or holiday themed prints, cards and/or gift tags using the art of block printmaking. In this workshop, instructor Evelyn Harvey will introduce students to the fun and accessible art of block printmaking. Evelyn will discuss the aspects of good wood block design and will teach students how use the tools needed to create the look they’re striving for. Students can expect to create a one-of-a-kind linoleum block using a variety of carving blades with the end goal of creating a finished piece of artwork and/or a handful of Holiday cards and gift tags. RAC will supply all the tools and materials needed for this workshop. Evelyn Harvey is an artist and art instructor working with local organizations and art centers to bring creativity to the community. She was a Professor of Visual Art, teaching Drawing I, Painting I, Designer Fundamentals, Color Theory, and Art Appreciation at Palm Beach State College. She received her BFA in painting from Pratt institute and MFA in painting from Savannah College of Art & Design. In her artwork, Evelyn utilizes painting, printmaking, and photography to create work that explores her local environment through the context of time, memory, history, and narrative. Evelyn’s website is evelynleeharvey.com