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Carve & Collage: Storytelling Through Block-Printing & Collage

Discover the art of block printing and collage in this immersive five-day workshop! We’ll focus on carving techniques, pattern design, and layering to create bold, expressive prints and patterns. As the week progresses, we’ll explore how block printing can be combined with hand stitching and collage, to add texture and storytelling to your work. Whether you're new to block printing or looking to expand your skills, this class offers a creative and supportive space to experiment and play as you create a series of memorable art pieces.

Day 1 - Introduction to Block Printing

Let’s dive into the art of block printing! No experience is necessary—I’ll guide you through each step of the process. We’ll explore various carving techniques to create a series of unique stamps, experiment with pattern design, and learn how to layer prints to build rich, textured backgrounds.

Day 2 - Developing Your Story

With a strong foundation in lino cut printing, we’ll shift our focus to storytelling through art. Bring out the ephemera you’ve collected and begin shaping the narrative of your piece. We’ll carve new blocks that will become the focal points of our designs. Additionally, we’ll have a paper stitching demo, introducing basic embroidery stitches that add texture and dimension to our collages.

Day 3 - Layering & Adding Color

Today, we’ll begin assembling our collage, bringing together all the elements we’ve created. A simple watercolor demo will show you how to incorporate color and transparency, adding depth and nuance to your work.

Day 4 - Bringing It All Together

This is our dedicated workday—time to refine compositions, experiment with layers, and fully bring our pieces to life.

Day 5 - Final Touches & Group Critique

On our last day, we’ll put the finishing touches on our artwork and share our completed pieces with the group. Through a supportive critique, we’ll reflect on our creative journey and celebrate everyone’s unique artistic voice.

As the daughter of an artist, I have been creating for as long as I can remember. Nearly 20 years ago I founded my art licensing business. As a commercial artist, I push myself to design to a creative brief….and I love it! Designing with limitations is challenging and rewarding. Lately I have been pushing myself to go beyond a brief and explore more personal artistry. Ironically, my personal art is becoming more and more important to who I am as a designer—positively influencing my licensing work. 

Much of my inspiration comes from travel outside the United States. Shortly after finding my licensing business, I moved to Budapest where I lived and worked for four years.  I have more recently attended retreats in Estonia, India, France, Mexico, in addition to workshops and retreats in the U.S. Stepping away from my daily life and culture quiets the noise and helps me focus my creative voice. Living and working outside of my comfort zone reminds me what I value the most.  

Likewise, I draw significant inspiration when collaborating with clients and retreating with fellow creatives. It is such an amazing gift. The act of critiquing each other’s work, problem solving though creative blocks and brainstorming feeds my creative soul.

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6-8 pm Welcome Reception - meet your fellow students reception with Welcome Dinner.

Room check ins begin at 3pm

All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch

Class plan is set by the instructor

Art Studio available 24/7

All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch

Class plan is set by the instructor

Art Studio available 24/7

All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch

Class plan is set by the instructor

Art Studio available 24/7

All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch and farewell dinner

Class plan is set by the instructor

Art Studio available 24/7

Breakfast in the morning Studio work in the morning, sketching and 

Checkout by 1PM