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Blockprinting by the Sea: Beginner Block Printing Workshop

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2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107

206.789.5707

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Learn the basics of block printing in this introductory class with local teaching artist Kayla Ann.

Kayla will guide students through the basic tools and techniques used in block printing, while exploring motifs from our local landscape inspired by the illustration and work of Tove Jansson seen in the exhibition, Moomins' Sea Adventures. Students will leave class with a finished print and the materials/knowledge to continue printing at home.

Hand and wrist dexterity required for this class. Ages 16+

Materials Required for the Class:

Students will need to purchase and provide their own block printing kit for the class, like this one by Speedball or similar. You will need:

  • Carving block
  • Carving tool
  • Brayer
  • Ink

Please wear clothing that can get messy, or bring an apron to work in! The instructor recommends purchasing additional carving blocks for practice and continued work at home.

Moomin - for web (13)

Moomins' Sea Adventures & Tove and the Sea

On view March 28 - September 6, 2026

Dive into the whimsical world of Moominvalley and the life of its creator, Tove Jansson, with Moomins’ Sea Adventures and Tove and the Sea. These exhibits reveal how the sea shaped both the fictional world of the Moomins and the remarkable woman who created them.

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Meet the Instructor

  • Kayla McDaniels

    Kayla Ann

    Kayla Ann is a Seattle based artist and designer known for her playful print designs, colorful illustrations, and her endless love of plants and flowers. She blends elements from the natural world and vintage-inspired motifs to create surface pattern designs, illustrations, and murals. Her signature style combines sketches with pops of color, creating moments of joy that bring awareness to our innate connection with nature.

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