Teaching Artist: Shannon Retseck

Hand-Printed Holiday: Make Your Own Wrapping Paper, a hands-on workshop that introduces participants to block printing through pattern, color, repetition, layering, scale, and composition.
Using hand-carved stamps, provided by the instructor, participants will create distinctive wrapping paper while learning foundational concepts in printmaking and surface design. Guided demonstrations and open-ended exploration make the workshop suitable for beginners while offering experienced artists opportunities to investigate composition, color, and pattern in greater depth. Creating wrapping paper- something meant to be given away frees participants to experiment, play, and create with abandon.
The instructor will demonstrate essential techniques while participants explore the distinctive qualities of handmade printing. Variations in pressure, paint, and alignment give each impression movement, texture, and individuality.
Participants will leave with a finished roll of hand-printed wrapping paper and an introduction to concepts that connect printmaking with textiles, illustration, and surface pattern design. For ages 18+.

This workshop is also offered: Thursday, December 3, 6 - 9 pm; Saturday, December 5, 9 am - 12 pm; Thursday, December 10, 6 - 9 pm .

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.