Children will continue exploring linocut stamp making in this hands-on workshop with visiting Artist in Residence Samantha Thompson.

Guided by a professional artist, participants will design and carve their own stamps using specialist linocutting tools and high-quality materials. Kids will build confidence working with pattern, positive and negative space, and printmaking processes, before inking and printing with their handmade stamps.

This session works beautifully as a stand-alone workshop, or as a follow-up to Stamp It Up (Session 1) the day before — offering extra time to refine techniques, build confidence and experiment further with stamping and printing. Children will leave with a collection of original stamps they’ve designed and created themselves.

📅 Date: Thursday 9 April 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00 noon
📍 Location: Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
(Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Samantha Thompson – Visiting Artist in Residence
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A set of handmade linocut stamps

Please note:
This workshop involves the use of linocut carving tools, which are sharp. Participants will receive a clear safety briefing and will be closely supervised in the correct and safe use of all equipment. By enrolling, parents and carers acknowledge that children will be using sharp tools as part of this workshop.

Please dress children in clothes suitable for art-making.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents may stay during the session or drop off and return at pick-up.

⚠️ Places are limited — bookings are essential.