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Satisfy your curiosity and dive into the satisfying world of printmaking! Spend a creative session learning how to carve custom rubber stamps from scratch. Linocut carving is one of the most accessible and rewarding print crafts, letting you turn simple sketches, initials, and patterns into reusable handmade stamps. You will learn how to safely work with carving tools, transfer your artwork onto soft rubber blocks, and test your finished prints on paper. Whether you want to make personalized stationery, decorate gift wrap, or start a new printmaking hobby, you will walk away with your own finished stamp and the foundation to keep carving at home.What to Expect
This is a relaxed, hands on workshop designed to guide you step by step through the carving and printing process. We will begin with tool safety and proper hand positioning so you feel completely comfortable handling carving gouges. You will sketch or transfer your design onto a flexible carving block, carve out your negative space, and ink your stamp to pull crisp, clean impressions on paper. Your instructor will be right there to share carving tips, help you troubleshoot tricky curves, and guide you through testing your prints.
Skills You’ll Acquire
Designing simple, high contrast artwork suitable for stamp carving
Transferring a drawing or reference design onto a rubber carving block
Safely and effectively handling linocut gouges and carving tools
Carving clean outlines and clearing negative space
Inking, test printing, and refining your stamped impressions
What’s Provided
Soft rubber carving blocks
Linocut carving tool sets with assorted blades
Inking pads and printmaking inks
Paper and practice cards for test stamping
Pencils and transfer supplies
Who Should Join
This class is open to beginners, crafters, illustrators, and anyone curious about printmaking or handmade crafts. No prior art or carving experience is needed to jump in and create something unique.
Prerequisites and Safety Information
No prior experience required. Participants 13 to 18 years old are welcome with parent or guardian supervision.
What to Bring
Bring any ideas, simple sketches, or reference images you might want to turn into a stamp. All carving tools, rubber blocks, and printing supplies are provided.
Instructor: Kendall Buck
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Public Ticket: $51.00
MakeHaven Members: $43.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1002&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email [email protected]
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