Carve, Stamp & Wrap: Handmade Holiday Gift Wrap - 11/14

Give your holiday gifts a handmade touch this year! In this festive, hands-on workshop, you’ll carve your own custom rubber stamps and use them to create one-of-a-kind wrapping paper and gift tags.

Start by browsing our library of stamp designs for inspiration, then choose your favorites (or draw your own!) and carve your own stamps to keep. Once your design is ready, experiment with ink colors, patterns, and repeat prints to transform plain paper into custom gift wrap. You’ll also create coordinating gift tags to give your holiday gifts a personal touch.

From playful holiday motifs to botanical designs and simple geometric patterns, your wrapping paper will be completely your own. No two designs need to look alike, and no previous carving or printmaking experience is necessary!

What You’ll Do

• Browse our library of designs and choose your stamp inspiration

• Learn the basics of carving a rubber stamps

• Carve your own reusable stamps to take home

• Experiment with ink colors, patterns, and repeat prints

• Create your own custom holiday wrapping paper

• Design coordinating gift tags for your holiday gifts

What’s Included

• 2 Rubber stamp carving blocks and carving materials

• Access to our stamp design library

• Use of carving tools and shared equipment

• Ink pads in a selection of colors

• Paper for creating custom gift wrap

• Gift tags and coordinating decorative supplies

• Your finished stamps to take home and reuse

Workshop Details

Date: November 14th, 2026

Time: 10:30AM–1:00 PM

Location: NHVCC, 820 State Street, New Haven, CT

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours

Skill Level: Beginner-friendly

Age: 16+ recommended

Good to Know

• No previous carving or printmaking experience is needed.

• You’ll receive an introduction to safe stamp-carving techniques.

• Your finished stamps are yours to keep, so you can use them for future cards, stationery, wrapping paper, and other creative projects.

• All materials are provided. Just bring yourself and your holiday gift-giving spirit!

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable, but if you can’t attend, you may transfer your ticket to someone else. Please contact us at least 48 hours in advance to arrange a transfer.