Classes

Ali of 3 Dotted Penguins has been teaching hundreds of students from all over the world on how to block print and master block printed repeat patterns since 2020 in live online workshops and online classes. Ali typically teaches in English and German.

CURRENT OFFERS

Entry-level class (start anytime): Block Printing Made Easy/Stempeldruck Leicht Gemacht
Advanced multi-week course (starting this fall) on block printing & repeat patterns: The NEW Repeat Patterns Deep Dive
Live Online Workshops: currently no workshops are planned.

YOUR QUICKSTART INTO STAMP CARVING & BLOCK PRINTING

Discover the joy of stamp carving and block printing. Get started with step-by-step instructions and on-demand videos that walk you through the process of stamp carving and block printing with ink pads, from what tools you need, what to look out for in your designs, transferring your stamp, to carving and printing your block.

Block Printing Made Easy

(In English)

This beginner’s class will give you with all the basics to carve your first stamp and get started with block printing.

Stempeldruck Leicht Gemacht

(Auf Deutsch/in German)

Dieser Einführungskurs lernst Du alle Grundlagen, um Deinen ersten Stempel zu schnitzen und mit dem Stempeldruck loszulegen.

The NEW Repeat Patterns Deep Dive

The Deep Dive is coming back in a new format! Join us in September for the newly restructured and prerecorded edition of the Repeat Patterns Deep Dive!

In this multi-week course, you will master block-printed repeat patterns. You will:

build and strengthen your block printing & stamp carving foundation,
learn how repeat patterns work
know how to design a block for a seamless repetition
take you carving skills to the next level
master aligning and printing seamless repeats
create patterns with different tessellating shapes with ease.
and so much more.

Please note: while the Deep Dive in English is targeted to start in September, the German version of the Deep Dive will be available in early 2024.

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How students describe Ali's classes

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What former workshop participants say

[I liked] everything--from the pre-workshop communications which were very organized and comprehensive, to the relaxed pacing of the workshop, and all the content/knowlege you packed into a short time. It was fantastic.

Ali prepares all her courses in detail and conducts them with so much friendliness, expertise and competence. It’s a real pleasure. She answers all questions and I leave every course with lots of new ideas. There is a logical structure for the repeat patterns, which increases in difficulty while still remaining accessible. I find it convenient that I can go back to the recording for a certain time after the workshop, re-watch challenging topics and work on them again at my own pace. In addition, Ali sends out supportive templates that make everything easier and more complete. I am already looking forward to future courses.

The 3 Dotted Penguins Intro to Block Printing workshop was excellent, I learned so much and had fun doing it! Ali covers all aspects of the process so you can apply what you learn immediately and begin your block printing journey. She reviews all the materials and proper techniques for a solid foundation to build on. Ali is very generous with her time and thoroughly answered all my questions. Now I have the knowledge to move forward more confidently in my block printing practice. Thanks so much Ali!

Such an amazing blockprinting course by 3dottedpenguins! This is my first time trying it and I’m super happy with this first project. ☺️ Thank you so much, Ali, for the fun and easy-to-follow course. You’re truly a wonderful teacher! 🙏 You taught us everything that we need to know to start block printing. Also huge thanks to all my “classmates”, it was very nice learning with you all! I’m looking forward to the next courses! 💙😊💙

I have absolutely loved enriching my pattern making processes with Ali’s carefully planned and thoughtful workshops. Joining these online sessions with fellow pattern lovers from around the world, Ali makes you feel relaxed and at ease straight away, addressing all questions with great attention to detail and consideration. Attending these workshops has really built up my confidence, curiousity and playfulness with the patterns I make. I’m so happy I took the leap and made the bookings, thanks Ali!

This workshop exceeded my expectations! Ali fostered a creative and friendly international group. She has a knack for organizing and chunking the info so it's not overwhelming. She did a very clear demo and answered every question in real time. I walked out with a beautiful little block that I've already used as a stamp for my business's packages. (Added bonus: I feel equipped to know what kinds of materials and tools I might buy next!) Ali even stayed extra time to make sure all questions were answered. Highly recommended!

"My daughters and I had a great time carving stamps together with Ali. I loved making stamps and I loved sharing the experience with my kids. I love having a new skillset to take into my professional career of fabric design."