Explore the ancient art of block printing with Los Angeles-based artist Stephanie Mercado. Block printing is a versatile medium that can be used to create decorative patterns, collage elements, or multilayered artworks. Block prints can be printed on various surfaces including paper and textiles. Learn how to transfer images to a carving block, carving techniques, and ways to use block printing as creative self-expression. No prior experience is necessary. 

Materials included

Tickets include complimentary admission to the museum. 

$25

More About the Artist:

Stephanie Mercado is an interdisciplinary artist born and raised in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Her artwork is centered on the workforce, manual labor, and empowerment. Her imagery is eclectic, inspired by lived experiences, cultural references, and the fusion of traditional printmaking with experimental practices. Mercado’s print-based collages are composed of relief carvings printed on handmade colored papers. The labor-intensive work pays homage to the working hand, historical traditions of craft, and professions rooted in labor and labor of love. 

www.stephaniemercado.com