Block Printing Tote Bag Workshop
Design it. Carve it. Stamp it.
Create a one-of-a-kind tote bag using your own hand-carved rubber block—no experience required. You’ll learn the full process from sketch to print, and you’ll take home both your custom tote and your reusable block for future projects.
Event Basics
Who: Teens, grades 6–12 (no experience needed)
When: Sunday, October 19 • 1-4 PM
Where: Cosmos’ Lounge, 443 E. Main St., Bradford, PA
Spots: Only 12 seats (save yours early!)
Admission: $35 per participant
RSVP: Text BLOCK to [814-885-1616] or register online MUST reserve your spot in advance.
What You’ll Learn
How to sketch & transfer a design to a soft rubber block
Safe carving techniques with lino tools
Inking & printing basics with a brayer (roller)
Tips for clean prints and repeating patterns
How to reuse your block on shirts, cards, and more
What’s Included
1 blank canvas tote
1 soft rubber block (yours to keep)
Use of carving tools, brayers, inking trays, and fabric ink
Scrap paper for test prints + drying space
Guidance from Cosmos staff throughout
Schedule (3 Hours)
1:00–1:20 Welcome, examples, & safety demo
1:20–2:00 Design & transfer
2:00–3:00 Carving time
3:00–3:20 Inking & test prints
3:20–3:50 Final prints on totes
3:50–4:00 Clean-up, photos, care tips
What to Bring / Wear
Wear art-friendly clothing (ink can stain)
Optional: a simple design idea (bold shapes work best). We’ll have templates, too.
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