Learn how to hand-carve rubber blocks and stamp linen tea towels with your own designs! Block printing is such a charming, beautiful art-form that can be applied to paper and fabrics of all kinds. In this workshop, Seattle block-print artist, Kristin Loganbill, will teach us everything we need to know about the methods and materials used to create a pleasing block printed design. Participants will learn how to design, draw, transfer and carve their own simple design onto a soft rubber block, and learn about the tools and inks needed for this venture. By the end of the workshop, participants will have two finished linen tea towels to take home–the towels are cut and sewn in advance by our guest artist instructor, Kristin Loganbill.

All supplies and materials are provided for you including rubber blocks, use of all tools needed to create your finished block, and a wide selection of fabric ink colors to use in class. If you prefer, you may also use Kristin’s gorgeous pre-carved blocks to stamp your towels. Kristin’s stamps include a variety of designs including birds, flowers, plants, abstracts, and more!

Come on your own and experience the welcoming community at Portland’s Church of Art, or bring a friend to share a few hours of creative fun!

To provide the best experience for all participants, class size is limited! 

Pencils, rubber blocks, carving tools (don’t worry, the rubber is quite soft!), and non-toxic fabric paint. The inks used are fast drying and will be dry by the end of class.

Where:

1801 NW Upshur St., Suite 310

Cost:

$100 per person + $50 materials fee

→4 hours of relaxed art-making in a supportive, friendly environment

→2 hand-stamped, finished linen tea towels (cut and sewn in advance by guest artist Kristin Loganbill)

→Light snacks + non-alcoholic beverages

→That wonderful feeling of joy and connectedness that comes from a few hours of creative, artistic play with other adults