This beginner-friendly printmaking workshop will walk you through the process of carving your own stamp block and hand printing.

Join the Toronto Art Club by PH1 Studios for a unique printmaking workshop in Toronto where art, history, and craftsmanship come together.

Set within the historic grounds of The Village at Black Creek, this beginner-friendly experience invites participants to explore the site through drawing and printmaking.

Inspired by heritage architecture, traditional craftsmanship, historic signage, ironwork, barns, gardens, and decorative woodworking details, you’ll create your own original linocut design and transform it into a hand-printed work of art.

Toronto Art Club will guide you through the fundamentals of linocut printmaking, including:
– Design transfer and composition
– Safe carving techniques
– Inking with a brayer
– Hand-printing and burnishing methods
– Basic print registration

What You’ll Take Home
– Your own carved linocut printing block
– Multiple hand-pulled prints on paper
– New printmaking skills you can continue exploring at home

Who This Workshop Is For
– Beginners with no prior experience
– Artists and makers looking to explore printmaking
– Creative adults seeking unique things to do in Toronto
– Anyone interested in art, craft, design, and heritage experiences

Why Attend?

This is more than an art class. It’s an opportunity to slow down, connect with history, and create something meaningful while exploring one of Toronto’s most distinctive cultural destinations.

Whether you’re looking for a creative weekend activity, a unique date idea, a cultural experience, or an introduction to printmaking, this workshop offers an engaging and memorable way to experience Toronto’s heritage through art-making.

About The Toronto Art Club by PH1 Studios

The Toronto Art Club by PH1 Studios connects people through hands-on art workshops, creative experiences, and access to creating studio spaces in Toronto. Through community-focused programming, cultural events, and artist-led learning opportunities, we make it easy for artists and makers to create, connect, and discover the city’s vibrant creative community.

Admission to The Village at Black Creek is included with workshop registration.