Linocut Holiday Cards: Carve, Print & Send - 11/8

Make your holiday greetings a little more personal this year! In this beginner-friendly printmaking workshop, you'll design, carve, and print your own set of 10 handmade holiday cards, perfect for sending to friends, family, and anyone who deserves a little extra cheer.

Learn the art of linocut printing as you transform a simple design into a reusable printing block. Think winter botanicals, festive foliage, stars, cozy seasonal motifs, or charmingly imperfect holiday illustrations. You'll learn how to transfer your design, carve your block safely, and experiment with ink and printing techniques to create a collection of unique, handmade cards.

No previous drawing or printmaking experience is necessary. We'll have design inspiration and beginner-friendly templates to help you get started, so you can focus on the fun of making something by hand.

Best of all, you'll take home your 10 handmade holiday cards and your own reusable printing block. Keep printing additional cards, gift tags, wrapping paper, and other festive paper goods long after the workshop ends!

What You'll Do

During this workshop, participants will:

• Explore the basics of linocut and relief printing

• Choose or develop a festive, holiday-inspired design

• Transfer and carve their image into a printing block

• Learn how to apply ink and create repeatable prints

• Print a set of 10 handmade holiday greeting cards

• Take home their carved block to create more cards and seasonal projects at home

Workshop Details

Date: November 8th
Time: 10:30AM -1:00 pm
Location: NHVCC, 820 State Street, New Haven, CT
Duration: 2.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Age: 16+ recommended

What's Included

• One carving block to design and carve

• Carving tools and guided instruction

• Printing inks and inking supplies

• Materials for a set of 10 holiday greeting cards

• Holiday design templates and inspiration

• All necessary crafting supplies

You'll leave with a stack of handmade holiday cards ready to send, plus your own printing block to keep the festive creativity going.

Good to Know

• No previous printmaking or drawing experience is needed.

• Beginner-friendly holiday designs and templates will be available.

• Carving tools are sharp, and safe handling techniques will be demonstrated.

• Every print will have its own character, making your cards uniquely yours.

• Wear clothes you don't mind getting a little inky.

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.