Get into the holiday spirit with this beginner-friendly stamp carving class! You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of designing and carving your very own festive stamp—perfect for decorating cards, wrapping paper, gift tags, and more.
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1001 S Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
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Past Printmaking Classes
Holiday Scene Collagraph
Join local artist Elise Braggs for a festive exploration of collagraphy, a creative blend of collage and printmaking! Using a variety of found and discarded materials, participants will construct their own collagraph plates, experimenting with textures, shapes, and techniques to bring a holiday scene to life—think cozy fireplaces, snowy landscapes, cheerful snowmen, or sparkling Christmas trees. You’ll learn beginner-friendly methods using an x-acto knife and paperboard, as well as how to properly ink and print your design using our printing press. Each participant will create a small edition of unique prints—one of which will be donated to the center’s holiday display, on view in the lobby from mid-November through early January.
This class is perfect for anyone curious about at-home printmaking processes or looking for a creative, sustainable hobby. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Mono-Screenprinting Workshop
This one-day workshop gives participants a crash course in introductory screenprinting and monoprinting techniques! Through a combination of the two processes, Mono-Screenprinting produces one-off spontaneous prints, ideal for exploring a more painterly approach to traditional printmaking. Participants will create images by painting directly onto the mesh of a screen with screenprinting ink and then pulling through with a squeegee. We will also explore the same technique using aquarelles, further experimenting with the playful potential of this printing method. Each participant can expect to leave with several custom prints. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
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Introduction to Linocut - July
Join local artist Elise Braggs for a hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking. In this engaging workshop, you'll explore the fundamentals of carving, hand-printing, and working with a relief press. Whether a beginner or an experienced printmaker, this class offers a welcoming space to dive into the tactile world of analogue printing. Participants will leave with a unique print of their own design, a collaborative print created alongside fellow attendees, and a deeper appreciation for traditional printmaking techniques. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Introduction to Linocut - June
Join local artist Elise Braggs for a hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking. In this engaging workshop, you'll explore the fundamentals of carving, hand-printing, and working with a relief press. Whether a beginner or an experienced printmaker, this class offers a welcoming space to dive into the tactile world of analogue printing. Participants will leave with a unique print of their own design, a collaborative print created alongside fellow attendees, and a deeper appreciation for traditional printmaking techniques. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Stamp Making
Join us for a creative and beginner-friendly stamp making class! We will guide you through the process of designing and carving your own custom stamps. Each student will receive a 4 x 6-inch piece of stamp carving material to create whatever they like—you can design one large stamp perfect for printing on postcards or choose to cut it into smaller sections to make a variety of mini stamps. You will learn how to safely carve your designs, transfer images, and properly take care of your stamps.
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