Block Printing Workshop - Farmers Market Tote
Block Printing Workshop - Farmers Market Tote
Date: Friday, May 16th
Time: 4:30pm-6pm
Location: Activity will be held inside (or potentially on the patio) of the market at Reed’s Farm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Lauren Rothstein from Beach Block Prints
Learning objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will have a basic understanding of how to transfer, carve, and stamp a design onto a tote
Description:
Get ready for those warm and sunny farmers market days and create your own tote with Beach Block Prints! Each participant will be able to choose from a variety of farmers market themed fruits/veggies designs. Participants are welcome to bring their own 4 x 6 inch design as well! You will then learn how to transfer, carve, and print your artwork onto a tote bag. This workshop is a fun way to get acquainted with different printmaking techniques - no printmaking knowledge is required and beginners are welcomed. All you need to bring is your creative mind and a desire to learn a new skill! Participants will leave the workshop with their own hand carved block(s) and a custom stamped tote. Printmaking can be messy, so make sure you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting inky!
**Provided Items: **An assortment of designs to choose from, paper, pencils, tracing paper, tape, carving block, carving tools, ink, wipes, totes. Additional totes will be available for purchase if needed. A couple of pre-carved stamps will also be available for participants to use and stamp with.
Workshop Agenda:
- Block Printing Process Overview/tools
- Transfer design onto block
- Practice carving on scrap block piece
- Carve design
- Ink design and stamp onto tote
Artist/Company Bio:
Lauren Rothstein, the artist behind Beach Block Prints, grew up spending her summers on LBI and now lives on the island year-round. When she isn’t in the classroom teaching, you can find Lauren surfing, gardening, creating, and enjoying time outside!