Intro to Linocut: Stamped Tote Bags

In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of how to create your own linocut and stamp! All materials for this workshop are included and you will be able to take your stamp home for repeated use! You'll walk away knowing how to draw your own stamp, carve it, and print it onto paper and a tote bag! While in the on-air demonstration, Mel and Tori used simpler stamping methods for the purpose of timing, in this course, we will be going over how to use proper fabric paint to obtain an evenly opaque design! This is the perfect way to create a bag to use at the beach this summer!

What is linocut?

Linocut is a popular relief printmaking technique where an artist carves a design into a sheet of linoleum using sharp tools. The uncarved, raised surfaces are inked with a roller (brayer) and pressed onto paper or fabric…