Carve & Print: Words and Expressions

Known for her vibrant use of color and joyful, expressive printmaking, artist Sarah Matthews often uses words in her work. In this class she demonstrates how to use your own handwriting as well as tracing and transferring found text for making your own custom stamps. Sarah demonstrates how these techniques can be used to create wrapping paper, gift bags, and gift boxes. If you can carve words, you can carve anything. This class is fabulous for someone who's never carved before - if you're going to start somewhere, start with words. Learn how to:

• Make a custom stamp using your own handwriting
• Transfer your drawing onto a carving block
• Carve out your stamp
• Print with an ink pad
• Create a brick pattern

What you'll get:

• A unique lesson on how to carve words into reusable stamps taught by artist Sarah Matthews
• 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
• Detailed supplies list
• Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Sarah Matthews
• The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students