In this class you'll learn how to create a beautiful, interesting block print design based on your own creative inspirations.

If you’ve been wanting to try block printing but don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place!

This fun, practical and inspiring class is taught by botanical artist Anne Butera who overcame her fear of a medium she'd never tried before and ended up falling in love with the process.

She'll teach you how to discover inspiration for your art and then translate your preferred imagery so it will work as a simple block print.

You'll learn how to transfer your finished design to your block and how to successfully (and safely) carve it.

Finally, you'll make your print and learn how to troubleshoot printing problems.

During the lessons the process of creating your block print is broken down into small steps to help you follow along and successfully create your project from start to finish. Anne also shares tips and suggestions throughout to help you not only be successful with your first print, but also make this medium your own, so you can continue to enjoy creating unique and beautiful block prints.

Supplies needed: (note, there's also a printable Supply List included in the class resources)

Carving tool, ideally with multiple size blades. (Speedball makes a good one).
Blocks to carve – lots of options of materials and hardness
Block printing ink – water-based inks are easiest to use.
Inking plate (or other smooth surface for preparing ink)
Brayer
(optional) Barren – for applying pressure when printing.
(optional) Sketchbook
Paper – for sketching your design and also printing it.
Spoon – for transferring your image to the block.
Pencil – for sketching and transferring your image.
Permanent marker for defining your image on the block.
(optional) Freezer paper (or other material) for protecting your work surface.

Shimsley

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