A stamp carving workshop that journeys through many creative carving and printing explorations that will open your eyes to this expressive art form. Starting with a basic understanding of how to carve positive and negative spaces with abstract shapes. We will explore subjects such as flowers and leaves, birds, houses and even lettering. We will discover how powerful tiny stamps made from our scraps can be. Some fun and easy bookmaking processes will be taught to chronicle your masterpieces.

Students will learn a remarkable technique of using stamps with watercolor to create gorgeous florals and botanicals. Understanding inks and papers of this particular art form will be covered. You’ll walk away with a thorough understanding of how to carve and print with stamps as well as how to use them with several mixed media applications.

An included ‘materials kit’ will be given to each student with enough carving material to cover the lessons planned. However, Students will need to bring some basic supplies (list to be provided later). Additional carving material will be available to purchase from Autumn at cost.