Welcome to 3 Dotted Penguins!
Hi, I'm Ali! I am glad you are here.
I hope you are enjoying the Making Zen Online Retreat. It is such a pleasure being part of it.
I am Ali Baecker, the artist behind 3 Dotted Penguins. I am a printmaker, teacher and surface designer living in Zurich, Switzerland.
I use the medium of block printing to explore pattern and surface designs. All my designs come to life through the meditative and slow process of carving blocks by hand and building up prints and patterns by placing inked block after block. My work is inspired by my daydreams about the (far away) sea and my everyday adventures (near and far) and influenced by my engineering background and my love for geometrical shapes.
I am most active on Instagram, but you can also find my newest work on Facebook. I regularly teach classes on block printing and repeat pattern design, am the host of the Block Printing Fest and sell my handmade goods in my online shop.
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FREE RESOURCES
FREE GUIDE: My Favourite Block Printing Supplies
The 3rd edition of this 10+ page guide contains all my block printing tools and materials for stamp carving and block printing on paper and fabric – including various tips and a one-page quick starter guide for those of you starting out. It also has a list of recommended art supply shops around the world to help you get started.
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The first ever Block Printing Fest in 2025 was a huge success and attendee favorite – and it’s going to be back later this year in its second edition (in English). And there might even be a German version of it…
FREE EVENT: THE BLOCK PRINTING FEST
The German word Fest captures the heart of this event:
A celebration and a gathering of curious creatives. Whether it’s your very first stamp or your hundredth, the Block Printing Fest is designed to inspire, connect, and showcase what’s possible with simple tools, ink, and a love for the handmade.
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FREE GUIDE: PAPER ORNAMENTS
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FREE GUIDE: STAMPS FOR KIDS
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COURSES & CLASSES
The Repeat Pattern Deep Dive - a 9 weeks online course
This beginner-friendly online class is your gateway to creating stunning artwork through block printing. Whether you’re new to this or seeking to refresh your skills, this class is tailored for you. No art degree or prior experience is required.
Do you want to dive deep into the world of stamp carving & block printed repeat patterns? Learn about different designs and standard, seamless repeating shapes, and also improve your block printing skills along the way? Learn how to combine your blocks and how to add new blocks and make your own tessellating shapes? Show your work and learn not only from me but from the entire group of participants? Then the Deep Dive is for you!
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This beginner-friendly & on-demand online class is your gateway to creating stunning artwork through block printing. Whether you’re new to this or seeking to refresh your skills, this class is tailored for you. No prior experience is required.
Learn:
- how to pick your tools & materials
- design for block printing
- carving your stamp
- making your block print
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