About this Event
Mini Prints: A Block Printing Workshop
Join us for an evening of block printing at Old Town Brewing in NE Portland as we transform ordinary erasers into hand-carved stamps. You’ll sketch a simple design, transfer it to your eraser, learn how to carve away the negative space, and bring your stamp to life with colorful ink. Experiment with repetition, pattern, layering, and placement to create a collection of one-of-a-kind prints in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment.
Whether you come with a friend or on your own, you’ll be welcomed into a creative community where everyone belongs. You’ll leave with your own reusable hand-carved stamp, a collection of original prints, and maybe even a few new friends too :)
How we’ll spend our time
- A warm, low-key welcome to help you settle in
- A brief introduction to designing, carving, and printing your stamp
- Plenty of time to experiment with shapes, colors, patterns, and repetition
- A relaxed wrap-up to admire everyone’s tiny creations
Who this is for
- Beginners, dabblers, curious creatives, and everything in between
- Anyone looking for a fun mid-week night out
- Anyone looking for a supportive, inclusive, vibrant community
- People who love making things with their hands
- Solo attendees, friends, couples, and all of the above
- Coming solo? Amazing. I'll be sure to seat folks together who are coming alone, so you can meet some new people (if you want) and make things alongside some cool new faces.
What’s included
- Eraser carving blocks for creating your own stamps
- Carving tools to use during the workshop
- A variety of colorful printing inks
- Paper, bookmarks, cards, and all other printing materials
- Guided instruction throughout the workshop
- Your reusable stamps and finished prints to take home — and maybe even a few traded prints from others!
- A welcoming space to experiment and create
Pizza, sides and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event, and we’d love for you to support our hosts by grabbing something while you’re there if you are able! <3 Vegan and Vegetarian options available.
No experience needed. No friends required. Come exactly as you are.
Event venue & nearby stays
Old Town Brewing, 5201 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, United States
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