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Description
Come explore block printing in this festive workshop! Learn how to design, carve, and print a simple linoleum stamp to decorate your own wrapping paper. Students will use block printing tools and skills to create a relief image and hand print with ink on kraft paper.
Kristy will demonstrate how to transfer designs onto blocks, different carving techniques, and the proper steps for printing on kraft paper. Students will be working with one 3x4 inch block. At the end of the workshop, students will leave with one of a kind paper for all of their gift giving needs this year and the skills to continue to print with their stamps at home.
Skill Level
No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome.
What to Bring
Please bring sketches or inspiration.
What’s Included
Linoleum, carving tools, ink, and paper.
Logistics
Registered students will receive a “welcome” email one week prior to the start date.
Kristy Cavaretta
Kristy Cavaretta began printmaking in 2014 at Chases Garage in York, Maine in various workshop settings. Since having her children she has leaned into block printing, direct object printing, and collagraph printing for their accessibility and speed. Either the ability to make a piece in a single nap time sitting or chipping away at a larger work little by little over a long period of time. In 2021 Maine Magazine named Cavaretta one of the years’ artists to watch, in 2023 she held her first solo exhibition at the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts. Cavaretta teaches printmaking at Chases Garage in York, Maine and is proud to sit on the board of art and wellness non-profit ArtHope ( 2015-present.) In 2024 Cavaretta was honored to become a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association and the New England Monotype Guild.
TERMS + CONDITIONS
Adults (18 or older) may register for classes & workshops at Chases Garage. Chases reserves the right to cancel courses, substitute instructors, change course times, and limit enrollment. The student agrees to abide by any and all rules and policies of the studios. Chases will assume no responsibility for any loss, personal or physical. With enrollment, a student consents to being photographed in classes (unless we are informed in writing). These photographs may be used by Chases in future promotional efforts without specific written permission from the student.
WORKSHOP WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
50% refund (minus processing fee) if you withdraw 7 business days before the workshop date.
We are unable to refund you if you withdraw from the workshop less than 6 business days before the workshop date.