Come join me in 2026 in The Connecticut River Valley
at Artist Rising Creativity Retreats

Carve & Collage: Storytelling Through Block-Printing & Collage
Discover the art of block printing and collage in this immersive five-day workshop! We’ll focus on carving techniques, pattern design, and layering to create bold, expressive prints and patterns. As the week progresses, we’ll explore how block printing can be combined with hand stitching and collage, to add texture and storytelling to your work. Whether you're new to block printing or looking to expand your skills, this class offers a creative and supportive space to experiment and play as you create a series of memorable art pieces.

Day 1 - Introduction to Block Printing
Let’s dive into the art of block printing! No experience is necessary—I’ll guide you through each step of the process. We’ll explore various carving techniques to create a series of unique stamps, experiment with pattern design, and learn how to layer prints to build rich, textured backgrounds.

Day 2 - Developing Your Story
With a strong foundation in lino cut printing, we’ll shift our focus to storytelling through art. Bring out the ephemera you’ve collected and begin shaping the narrative of your piece. We’ll carve new blocks that will become the focal points of our designs. Additionally, we’ll have a paper stitching demo, introducing basic embroidery stitches that add texture and dimension to our collages.

Day 3 - Layering & Adding Color
Today, we’ll begin assembling our collage, bringing together all the elements we’ve created. A simple watercolor demo will show you how to incorporate color and transparency, adding depth and nuance to your work.

Day 4 - Bringing It All Together
This is our dedicated workday—time to refine compositions, experiment with layers, and fully bring our pieces to life.

Day 5 - Final Touches & Group Critique
On our last day, we’ll put the finishing touches on our artwork and share our completed pieces with the group. Through a supportive critique, we’ll reflect on our creative journey and celebrate everyone’s unique artistic voice.

Deposit is $450
Day Student Tuition: $1144 
Inn-Stay Package*: $2,380 - $3,220

*Your Inn-Stay Retreat Package includes:
Workshop Tuition, lodging, dinner 2 nights (welcome and farewell), breakfast and lunch each day, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer. 

For your independent dinners, there are many restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines and price points, within comfortable walking distance of the Inn, plus Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s.

You can choose a room to yourself (single occupancy) or double your fun, bring a friend and split a room (double occupancy).