Foam Block Printing Class

Discover an easy way to create stunning linocut-style patterns without carving!


Rachael Lee
Rachael Lee
5.0 (15)

3.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 4 to 10

  $130 - $140 (Earlybird price of $130 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $140 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $130/guest for 2+ guests. $150 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
Would you love to make your own cards and wrapping paper? Or maybe beautiful layered artworks and fabric designs?
Foam block printing offers a similar aesthetic to traditional lino block printing but with a simpler, more accessible approach.
Your tutor for this workshop is experimental printmaker Rachael Lee who will guide you through this exciting process.
In this class, you'll have fun designing your shapes and cutting them out using scissors to create a series of foam-shaped printing blocks. Your shapes could be geometric, abstract, or inspired by the natural world.
You'll print your foam shapes onto quality papers to create greeting cards and a layered print 28cm x 19cm.
You’ll gain skills in:
  • Designing your blocks and using tools to create textured surfaces
  • Getting the best results when hand printing your blocks
  • Building up layers in your image
  • Creating exciting colour combinations
  • Balancing texture, shape, and line in your composition
Take home your uniquely made printing blocks to continue hand printing at home. You can create all sorts of gifts for your family and friends including cards and tags, artworks, wrapping paper and printed textiles.
Cancellation Policy: Life happens, we get it! You can cancel or reschedule your workshop booking anytime up to 7 days before the class. Unfortunately, if you cancel within 7 days and we're unable to fill your spot, we won’t be able to offer a refund or credit. You’re welcome to pass your ticket on to someone else - just send us a message with their name and contact details so we can update the booking. Thanks so much for your understanding and support.

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Upcoming dates for Foam Block Printing Class

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 15 Oct 2026, 8:00pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 14 Mar 2027 and 14 Mar 2027.

  • Sun 14 Mar 2027, 10am-1:30pm
What you'll get
  • All materials and tools are supplied, including foam, inks, printmaking papers, and consumables.
  • You'll create your own foam blocks and make prints with them.
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Knowledge required
This workshop welcomes beginners or those wanting to kickstart their printmaking journey.
What to bring
  • Apron and nametag.
  • Some ideas for your designs.
  • Visual diary/notebook, pencil and eraser.
Location

Art from the Urban Wilderness at Hive Studios - Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

The studio is located in a commercial complex on the corner of Earnshaw Road and Depot Street, near the old Golden Circle Cannery. As you enter the complex, look for the number #13 and the Art from the Urban Wilderness signs. There are 3 onsite car parks. During the week, we recommend you park on the road and walk up the driveway. If you have lots of gear you can drop it off and then park. If you need to park close to the door for accessibility reasons, let us know prior so we can reserve a park for you. On weekends or after hours, you can park within the complex in a marked car parking bay (not in front of roller doors), as its very quiet then.

Your teacher can also travel within 50 kms of Banyo, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Foam Block Printing Class

  • 5/5 from Sarah Kramer, attended May 2026: Such a walm welcoming space to explore a really fun and accessible craft. Would definitely recommend for all skill levels :)
  • 5/5 from Peta Mitchell, attended May 2026: Thank you for a great workshop was lovely to have both facilitating and a great space to host.
  • 5/5 from Jane Long, attended May 2026: Foam printing class was great and lots of fun The teachers were organised and explained the process well throughout the class. We made our own foam blocks and printed out surprisingly beautiful stamps into a composition Thoroughly recommend Urban Wilderness classes
  • 5/5 from Khor Su Min, attended May 2026: Hands on learning with Rachael was great and she was really patient with us.
  • 5/5 from Debra Vermillion, attended Jan 2026: Great class. Very impresses with the venue. Teacher was well organised and had everything needed. Fun relaxed atmosphere. Very happy with results. Would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Helen Barnett, attended Jan 2026: Had a fun time, thanks for wonderful workshop
  • 5/5 from Cecilia B van Helsdingen, attended Jan 2026: What a wonderful way to spend three hours! Thank you Rachael and my fellow classmates for making this such an enjoyable outing. Rachael explained everything so well and gave us all some great advice as well as keeping us on track with time so we could all produce something wonderful to take home. This class has definitely piqued my interest in stamping and has given me some great ideas to use with my primary school class.
  • 5/5 from Christine Rogers, attended Oct 2025: Wonderful class, informative and engaging teacher and excellent materials to work with. I highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Cassy Baker, attended Oct 2025: Rachel explained everything well and was very helpful with colours and techniques
  • 5/5 from Carol Bacon, attended Apr 2025: What a fun class! No real drawing skills needed. (Bonus for me!!) Rachael was generous with her time, knowledge, and resources. Definitely something I can continue in my own time. Workspace was great; light and roomy. I highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Donna Maysey, attended Apr 2025: Foam block printing class - Rachel is a great teacher. She offered great tips and practical advice and was very encouraging of everyone's work. It was a lot of fun and is something I'd like to explore further. It was good to see how different everyone's pieces were.
  • 5/5 from Sandra Pearce, attended Feb 2025: I really enjoyed Rachel's workshop making my own foam stamps. I found the technique easy to follow and execute, much easier than cutting lino but with similar results. It was fun creating patterns with my stamps and I'll be able to use them again at home to print onto fabric and to make some wrapping paper. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Cindy Maree Irons, attended Feb 2025: Great class and teacher & lovely to learn something new.I hope to go back for another lesson.
  • 5/5 from Joanne Rogers, attended Feb 2025: Time flew by this morning. We were able to see a number of examples of finished projects and objects in the studio for inspiration. There was a lot of info about the products and where to source them to be able to continue at home. Then we were able to make our own printing blocks with help if needed, then print them on to paper. Plenty of colours and advice about colours was available to experiment with. Great relaxed an fun approach to creating a result I was happy with even though I have little experience with art. I’d definitely go again.
  • 5/5 from Judith Thompson, attended Feb 2025: Rachael is an excellent teacher using clear and precise instructions as well as demonstrations to ensure a good understanding of the technique. The class could have been longer - I was ready to carry on experimenting!
Your teacher
Rachael Lee

Rachael Lee

5.0 (15)

Rachael Lee approaches her art practice with the same curiosity that she brings to exploring her local natural surroundings. She works with non-toxic experimental printmaking techniques, creating layered works using linocut, etched linocut, stencils, collagraph, drypoint and monoprinting. By combining shape, line and texture in her prints she seeks to highlight the underlying patterns, rhythms and soothing effects of nature.

Rachael is passionate about sharing her printmaking knowledge and over the last ten years has exhibited, given artist talks and run workshops for teachers, students and community groups in Southeast Queensland.




Your host

Art from the Urban Wilderness
Art from the Urban Wilderness

5.0 (322)
female Women-owned

Art from the Urban Wilderness is a community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane/Meanjin.
The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2021, and specialises in the techniques of printmaking, papermaking, drawing, bookbinding and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.
Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.
The studio is fully air-conditioned with some onsite parking as well as street parking.
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