Block Printing Workshop: Haunted Botanicals
Join us for a hands-on, artist-led Printmaking & Lino Cut Workshop with a moody, Haunted Botanical twist during our Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival!
Come early to explore the festival grounds, wander through the pumpkin patch,, and enjoy all the fall fescatch live music, enjoy local food trucks and more before settling in to step into the darker side of nature.
Draw inspiration from eerie florals, thorny vines, dark foliage, and gothic botanical motifs to create your own hauntingly beautiful relief prints.
Lino printing (linocut) is a classic technique where designs are carved into linoleum blocks using specialized gouging tools—the raised areas hold the ink to create crisp, repeatable prints. In this extended session, you will design and carve two separate blocks: a smaller block customized for your 5-pack of stationery cards, and a larger block scaled for your canvas tote bag. You'll keep both custom carved blocks plus a complete guide packed with all the information, tips, and techniques you need to keep printing at home!
From design transfer and carving safety to ink rolling (brayer technique) and heat-sealing fabric, you'll master the full process from start to finish while sipping on a refreshing, handcrafted fall mocktail.
Event Highlights
- Fall Festival Access: Arrive early to enjoy our Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival, including the pumpkin patch, live music, food trucks and more!
- Haunted Botanical Focus: Draw inspiration from gothic florals, dark herbs, and autumn shadows to sketch and carve your eerie nature prints.
- Artist-Led Instruction: Full guidance on carving techniques, ink application, pressure transfer, and fabric sealing.
- Double the Carving: Craft two reusable blocks—one small block for stationery and one larger block for tote bags.
- Custom Printed Goods: Print and keep a 5-pack of stationery cards and 1 durable canvas tote bag.
- Take-Home Knowledge: Take home both carved blocks plus a printmaking guide so you can keep pulling prints at home.
- Fall Refreshments: Complimentary fall mocktail or glass or local wine to enjoy while you create.
Details & Ticket Options
- Age Requirement: Suitable for ages 14+ years.
- Date: Saturday, October 24th
- Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Parking Included
No prior printmaking experience needed, all skill levels welcome! Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction.
Please check in at the farm stand between 2:30-2:45 PM. The workshop will start promptly at 3 PM!
No Refunds
No Dogs allowed on the farm due to food safety reasons
