Zen and the Art of Block Printing Workshop Sydney

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Overview

Location

Teacher

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Discover the joy and calm of carving your own stamps

Sydney

Craft

Hand Made

Kid Friendly

Rowan Sivyer
(Little Rowan Redhead)

(15)
9,110 followers

TIME

2 hours 2 hrs

STUDENTS

2 - 10

PRICE

$60 $60 pp

Description

Carving is my form of meditation. The single focus of tool cutting rubber helps me to destress - plus I have something gorgeous to print with afterwards. Carving stamps is relatively inexpensive, does not require a lot of space and is highly gratifying and addictive!

In this crafts class I will introduce you to my process of designing, carving and printing. I will share with you my materials, techniques and tips. We will talk about simple blocks, layering stamps and repeating tile stamps. You will then design and carve a small rubber block and then print with it, creating some beautiful stationery.

I have been developing my carving and printmaking skills for over 3 years and love to create gorgeous art prints and unique greeting cards. Not only do I use stamps in my daily art practice but I also love to get crafty with homemade wrapping paper and gift tags.

Class outcomes:
- Breathe, relax, carve.
- Learn basic carving techniques.
- Create some beautiful cards and take home your stamp to use again and again.

This class is available on Request for groups of 2+.

Don't have a group of 2+ students? If you're happy to pay a higher price per person (total of $120 for the class), you can just Request to book this class for 2 students (and attend with fewer guests).

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Knowledge Required

None

What to bring

Everything will be provided.

Suitable for

This class is popular for a hens party, team building activity, birthday or corporate event.

Location

Lewisham, NSW

Exact location is anonymised for privacy. You'll get the specific address after booking.

Teacher

Rowan Sivyer
(Little Rowan Redhead)

Watercolour artist and printmaker

(15)
9,110 Instagram followers

I love what I do and I am passionate about teaching, inspiring and helping others to discover their creative selves.

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@littlerowanredhead

Verified reviews for this class

By Fiona Baird (attended on 19 Jan 2019)

Rowan is a great teacher and passionate about her art form, obviously very talented at it. I enjoyed the course, it was harder than I expected but Rowan gave me help. I think you do need basic drawing skills or more designs to trace. The equipment we used was all good quality and there was plenty, no waiting to use anything. The venue was very relaxing and inspiring. Thank you Rowan

Zen and the Art of Block Printing Workshop review by Fiona Baird

By Lisa Brogan (attended on 16 Oct 2018)

Team had a great experience! Enjoyed learning this art and was a welcoming break to their daily work.

By Kiri Valsamis (attended on 20 Oct 2018)

An inspiring start to a new craft! Rowan supplies a variety of materials to get you started. She demonstrated each step of the process and provided good tips from her experience. She is encouraging and helpful so that you achieve a worthwhile product at the end of the workshop.

By Angela Smith (attended on 4 Sep 2018)

I took my mother to the class as a surprise birthday activity and was not disappointed! Rowan was a wonderful teacher and host - knowledgeable, warm + friendly, and well prepared for the class. The space was inviting, all the materials were available for us, and we were able to make speedy progress in our block printing skills during the class! Highly recommended.

By Teresa Yung (attended on 26 Aug 2018)

Fantastic workshop for a hens activity! We made small stamps, lovely prints and great memories. Thanks to Rowan for showing us how and getting us hooked on this fun activity! Highly recommended!

Zen and the Art of Block Printing Workshop review by Teresa Yung

By Shauna (attended on 5 May 2018)

What a wonderful class! Rowan is a friendly and knowledgeable teacher with endless enthusiasm for art. She made me feel comfortable from the moment I arrived and I left with new skills and inspiration to learn more of this wonderful craft. Highly recommended!

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By Martha Cottam (attended on 28 Apr 2018)

The class was so relaxing and I learnt so much at the same time !! The teacher was fantastic she really shared with us so much knowledge on block printing and we where really able to get our creative juices flowing. The venue was beautiful in a Victorian house with so much art works and beautiful outdoor surroundings - highly recommended.

By Aranya (attended on 28 Apr 2018)

Everything about this class was perfect!

By Simran (attended on 28 Apr 2018)

The class was fabulous! Had such a great afternoon with a great bunch of people learning a new skill. Rowan was lovely and so easy going and knowledgeable.

Zen and the Art of Block Printing Workshop review by Simran

By Kerry (attended on 28 Apr 2018)

The class was fun. Rowen was a very organised, friendly, and helpful tutor. I would highly recommend you do a workshop with her if you ever get the opportunity. I came home with a stamp and card. Yah !!!!!!

By Hedi Lampert (attended on 6 Apr 2018)

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the class. We're inspired to carry on block printing at home. Rowan was lovely- very informative and generous. Cute house, good light and very funky. We loved it.

Q&A

I am really interested in learning how to block print on to fabrics (preferably heavier fabrics like linen and wool). Is that something you would be able to accommodate?

Sam

The teacher

The main part of the class is carving the stamp but we can talk about design choice for fabric printing. I am also happy for her to bring some linen on request, and I can provide several types of fabric block printing ink.

The teacher