Sketchbooking with Handmade Stamps
A course by Jeanne McGeeArtist and Printmaker
A course by Jeanne McGee, Artist and Printmaker
Experiment with designing your own stamps and create vibrant artwork inspired by the world around you
What makes sketchbook stamping so unique is that you are not just working with a single idea. You are building a collection of stamps that you can use in countless different ways. Artist and printmaker Jeanne McGee uses sketchbook stamping as a starting point for her nature-inspired designs, which have seen her gain over 30K followers on Instagram.
In this course, Jeanne guides you through using sketchbooking as a way to experiment with carving and printing stamps. Capture the beauty of the world around you and bring your ideas to life on the pages of your sketchbook.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 20 downloads
Tools and Materials
7 minutes, 9 seconds
Get To Know the Stamps
3 minutes, 34 seconds
Inspiration
3 minutes, 32 seconds
Transferring and Drawing Your Design
3 minutes, 1 second
Carving the Stamp
10 minutes, 43 seconds
Mixing Ink
11 minutes, 47 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know artist and printmaker Jeanne McGee. She talks you through her journey to becoming a professional printmaker, as well as the artists who inspire her work. Then take a look at what you can expect from the course.
Learn how to set up your printing space and explore the materials needed to create your own stamp designs, from carving tools to ink. Jeanne then gives an overview of stamping and how different stamps can be used to achieve different results. Then, create a mood board of references for your artwork.
Dive into the first stages of the printing process. Learn how to transfer your design from paper to a carving block. Then, explore different carving techniques and start creating your stamps with Jeanne’s guidance. Learn about color choice, mixing inks, and how to test your colors before preparing your sketchbook for printing. Jeanne talks you through different stamping exercises you can do to practice your technique.
Start printing in your sketchbook using the knowledge from the previous units. Experiment with shapes, repetition, color, and overprinting to create unique compositions. Jeanne shares her own sketchbook and the stamps she carves, before discussing the potential and possibilities of working with stamps. Create your final print by combining all the exercises from the course. Then, wrap up by finding out how you can apply your knowledge of stamping to design everything from cards to pillows.
What is this course's project?
Fill a sketchbook with stamping designs using your own hand-carved stamps and create a print, ready for display.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning the art of printmaking or who wants to learn new creative illustration techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of materials, you will need a sketchbook, inks or ink pads, carving tools, and a carving block.
Reviews
- 14 days ago
Es hermoso este curso!!!Sensible y poético!!
- 2 months ago
Perfect, short, easy to understand. Let's practice now! Although I have no idea where I can find the stone to sharpen the tools.
- 3 months ago
excellent course, I loved it
- 3 months ago
It's great course for beginners!
- fsdf8qpvxPLUS4 months ago
I enjoy printmaking with the same tools and materials that are used in this course.. The lessons are easy to follow. I purchased this course because the sketchbooks are an inspiration. I make my own sketchbooks and now have some new ideas on how to fill them.
Her work is inspired by her love of the outdoors and has been featured in small independent stores and galleries across the US. Jeanne experiments with a variety of artistic mediums as well as printmaking, including drawing and textile design, and shares her work on Instagram with over 30K followers.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Preparing to Print
- Tools and Materials
- Get To Know the Stamps
- Inspiration
- U3
Beginning the Process
- Transferring and Drawing Your Design
- Carving the Stamp
- Mixing Ink
- Prepping Your Sketchbook
- U4
Printing and More
- Printing in Your Sketchbook
- Sketchbook and Stamps
- Final Print
- FP
Final project
- Sketchbooking with Handmade Stamps
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FAQs
Yes, this printmaking course is designed for beginners with no prior experience. It covers foundational techniques, tools, and materials, making it accessible for anyone interested in starting with stamp carving and hand printing.
You’ll need basic tools like carving blocks, an Xacto knife or carving tools, brayer, ink, tracing paper, and surfaces like paper, fabric, or wood. A full materials list is provided at the start of the course.
You will learn how to design, carve, and print stamps; mix custom ink colors; transfer designs to various surfaces; and use nature and sketchbooks for inspiration. The course also covers cleaning tools and creating finished art prints.
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces blueprints using sunlight and chemicals. This course introduces cyanotype as part of broader printmaking techniques for expanding your creative practice.
Yes, this course teaches how to transfer and print your carved designs onto fabric and wood, as well as paper, so you can create custom pillows, decorations, and other objects.
No previous art or drawing experience is necessary. The course guides you through the entire process, from generating inspiration and sketching to carving and printing.
Yes, you’ll learn how to select, mix, and test printmaking inks, including creating custom colors and understanding the properties of different ink types for optimal printing results.