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Block Printing
With Laurelyn Roberts 

About Laurelyn

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Laurelyn Roberts is a Carlisle, Massachusetts–based printmaker and creative maker behind Forest of Bliss Studio, where she hand-crafts block-printed textiles—from kitchen towels and napkins to custom T-shirts—drawing inspiration from traditional design motifs as well as music, nature, and modern geometry. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for authenticity, storytelling, and the tactile beauty of handcrafted printmaking. In this workshop, she’ll not only guide you through block printing techniques, but also treat you to a batch of her famously delicious cookies.

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Here’s what we’ll cover over the two afternoons together:

 

​Saturday - Design and Carving

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-Review class materials and overall goals

-Learn the full process for transferring images to a carving block

-Explore ideas for drawing, choosing, sizing, and preparing images

-Walk through the image-transfer process step by step

-Practice carving using each tool shape and learn how the different tools and carving materials behave

-Carve your own blocks to prepare for printing on Sunday

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Join us for a two-afternoon workshop where you’ll design, carve, and print your own custom block prints on fabric.

 

Saturday January 31

1 pm-5pm

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Sunday February 1

1 pm - 5pm

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Sunday - Printing on Fabric

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-Review the full process for printing your carved blocks onto fabric

-Learn tips and troubleshooting techniques for achieving clean, successful prints

-Compare lino printing vs. Speedy-Carve techniques

-Learn how to work with inks—mixing colors, using extender, choosing amounts, and proper timing

-Print 3–4 tea towels

-Optionally print on your own additional items (T-shirts, napkins, etc.)

-Use a variety of instructor-provided blocks for extra printing opportunities

Here's what's included:

 

-Pre-work review - send a simple drawing or tessellating

pattern before class and receive guidance from

Laurelyn so you’re ready to start carving right away.

-The use of inks and other supplies during class

-A full starter set of carving tools

-All blocks you create during the workshop

-3 tea towels

-Snacks and Drinks

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Early Register is $250 and includes all supplies used in the workshop as well as what you will take home.
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What you will take home is valued at $80 and includes:

  • 3 Speedy-Carve blocks, 3x4 and 4x6

  • Bench hook / inking plate 

  • 4” hard rubber brayer 

  • Assorted carving nibs (multiple blade shapes)

  • Carving handle (red handle that holds the nibs)

  • Block printing inks in red, blue, black, and white

  • Your 3 Printed Tea Towels

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Seats are limited so that everyone has plenty of space to carve and print comfortably. Early registration pricing ends January 1.

Regular registration is $275.

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