Make your own Holiday cards and learn printmaking all at the same time!
Dates: November 17-21st | Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Fee: $135 for members $150 for non-members. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 people, 16 years of age or older. All supplies are included. Fee includes your first carving block. Additional carving blocks may be purchased at the Gift Shop.
Register by calling 574-293-6660 or e-mail
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Overview
This unique class will take place across two creative spaces: the Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart and at Ida Mae Short’s Printmaking Studio in Goshen. Over the course of five days, participants will have the opportunity to create up to 20 handcrafted holiday cards. You will also have the opportunity to share these handmade cards with local nursing home residents, sharing warmth and creativity with those in our community.
At the MMAA (Monday–Wednesday):
Students will explore the art of linocut printing, learning how to design, carve, and print their own holiday images. Participants may create original designs or use provided templates. Instruction will emphasize safe handling of printmaking tools and materials. Students will also experiment with collage elements and other mixed-media touches.
At Ida’s Studio (Thursday–Friday):
The class will transition to Ida’s Studio in Goshen, where students will complete their holiday cards. Ida will introduce participants to traditional printing equipment and guide them in adding lettering and final decorative details. Finished cards will then be collected and distributed to nursing home residents as heartfelt holiday gifts.
Daily Schedule
Day 1: Introduction to the course and examples of card designs. Students will sketch initial ideas for their holiday cards.
Day 2: Transfer designs to rubber blocks and begin carving. Start preparing paper and collage elements.
Day 3: Complete carving and begin inking and printing.
Day 4: Transition to Ida’s Studio. Introduction to lettering tools and equipment safety.
Day 5: Final touches and printing. Completed cards will be collected and delivered to local nursing homes.
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