Handmade Valentines: Linocut Card Printing Workshop

Handmade Valentines: Linocut Card Printing Workshop with Cesar

Saturday, February 7, 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM

(Includes a half-hour lunch break in the courtyard with live music)

12 students, Member Price $75, Non Members $85

Open to ages 12+

All materials included

No experience necessary

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with artist Cesar Garcia in this hands-on Linocut Card and Envelope Printing Workshop, focused on creating heartfelt, handmade Valentine’s cards.

Designed for beginner to more advanced participants, this workshop introduces the fundamentals of linocut printmaking while also offering space for more detailed carving and creative exploration. Participants will learn how to design, carve, ink, and print their own original card designs, with guidance and support throughout the process.

The instructor will lead students step by step, allowing beginners to build confidence while giving more experienced participants the opportunity to refine their technique. All materials will be provided, including linoleum blocks, carving tools, ink, paper, and envelopes. Each participant will leave with a small set of finished cards, perfect for gifting or keeping as a personal keepsake.

No prior printmaking experience is required. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to slow down, explore printmaking at their own pace, and create something meaningful by hand.

All materials included. Just bring your creativity.

Come ready to explore, create, and be inspired. 

Instructor Bio

Cesar Garcia is a Oaxacan printmaker based in San Bernardino who specializes in techniques such as xylography, pyrography, stencil, and airbrushing. In 2022, he co-founded Grafica Nocturna, a collective dedicated to promoting and preserving traditional printmaking practices through collaborative art.

His work has been featured in exhibitions at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture of the Riverside Art Museum, Angels Gate Cultural Center, and the Ontario Art Museum.