Custom Stamp Gift Bags
Create beautifully hand-printed gift bags for the holidays in this creative, one-day workshop. Learn the basics of block printing as you design, carve, and print your own custom stamp. Then use your handmade stamp to decorate gift bags, tags, or wrapping paper with one-of-a-kind designs that make every gift extra special. You'll leave with a reusable tool for future projects and a stack of hand-printed holiday wrapping! No experience is necessary. All materials are included.
Capacity: 16 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages: 16+ (9–15 yrs if accompanied by an adult also taking the workshop).
Known to her younger students as “Miss Paige,” Paige Kleinfelder brings creativity, energy, and a deep love for the arts to her role as Education Director. She plans and manages a wide range of educational programs for all ages including After School Arts and Summer Art Camp. Paige first joined the Hoyt in 2017 as Assistant Education Coordinator and has since worn many hats, including Outreach Director. Along the way, she’s continued to lead favorite programs like Art’s Club and Creative Play workshops.
A graduate of Elmira College with a degree in Studio Art, Paige previously served as Education Coordinator for the Butler Art Center. She’s also an accomplished painter whose oil works – often inspired by local signs and landmarks – can be seen on display at the Lawrence County Courthouse.
Explore the ancient Japanese art of Suminagashi, the traditional technique of paper marbling. Watch floating inks swirl into beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns, then transfer your designs onto paper to create wonderfully marbled foundations for greeting cards, framed artwork, bookmarks, or other handmade keepsakes. No experience is necessary. All materials are included.
Capacity: 12 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages: 13+ (students 6–12 yrs may register with an adult also taking the workshop).
Unlock the creative possibilities of gel plate printing! Using everyday objects, plants, stencils, and textured materials, you'll create colorful, one-of-a-kind monoprints filled with pattern and texture. Learn how to layer inks, build interesting backgrounds, and transfer images to make each print uniquely your own. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. All materials are provided.
Capacity: 12 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages: 16+.