Holiday Card Making with Eric Caplan

Speedball Block Printing

Cost:

$8.00 per person

Duration:

13h 30min

About This Experience

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with a unique card-making experience! Join Eric Caplan for an engaging workshop focused on the festive art of block printing. This hands-on event will not only teach you the essentials of block printing but also help you create beautiful, personalized holiday cards that you can proudly share with your friends and family. 

During this workshop, Eric, a knowledgeable Speedball representative, will guide you through the process of transferring images onto blocks, ensuring you grasp the techniques of safe block carving and familiarizing you with various inks and tools that will enhance your printmaking journey. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, Eric is here to answer all your questions about materials and techniques, making the learning process smooth and enjoyable.

There will be pre-carved holiday blocks at the event to use in creating your holiday cards. 

Materials - Provided

 Speedball Inks

Speedball Baren  

Speedball Hard Rubber Brayer 

Arnhem Paper  

Materials - Discussed

Speedball Speedy-Carve Blocks  

Speedball Lino Cutter Set  

Speedball Bench Hook 

This informative hands-on workshop will occur at the Opus Art Supplies Victoria location from 11:00 to 12:30 (PST). Registering for this in-store Event costs $10 to hold your seat; attendees will receive a $10 Opus Gift Card at the end of the Demo!

 

About Your Host

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Speedball recognizes and celebrates the interconnectedness and reciprocal inspiration present not only among its team members but also with the artist partners it serves. Each product showcases the company's investment in people, whether through development and innovation informed by insights from artist partnerships or through the true craftsmanship reflected in each hand-tooled, hand-inspected, and hand-packed item.

The company is composed of individuals committed to engaging with their communities across various specialties and techniques in a meaningful and genuine way, acting as a catalyst for trust and inspiration. This engagement enables the team to better understand how to serve their customers through their products, with many dedicating years, often decades, to perfecting their craft. Such dedication allows Speedball to consistently deliver high-quality products to studios and classrooms. These collaborations promise to carry the company forward into the future, emphasizing that it is only through teamwork that something truly special can be created—together.

Website: www.speedballart.com