Intro to Stamp Carving

Whether you're an artist seeking unique and personal stamp options or a business owner looking to customize packaging, carving your own stamps is a creative and rewarding process. You can quickly whip up a symbol for your planner or spend days carving out an intricate design. In this introductory course, we'll explore the tools, materials, safety considerations, and useful tips and tricks to get you started in building your custom stamp collection.

All materials are included. You are welcome to bring simple designs of your own to carve or use the provided options and inspiration. Please note that fine lines and intricate details may be challenging and frustrating for new carvers. We strongly recommend starting with silhouettes and general shapes before tackling more ambitious projects.

The tools we use for carving are sharp. While we will cover safety and best practices, injuries can still occur.

This is an 18+ class. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A WAIVER ON FILE. We will have hard copies available on site. Please also refer to our parking and accessibility information.

Instructor Bio

Christy Matte is a lifelong learner, artist, crafter, and maker with a diverse background that includes youth work, non-profits, consumer technology, public speaking, and freelance writing. She holds an M.Ed. in Technology in Education from Lesley University and has shared her joy for creative and technological pursuits with kids and adults from Manhattan to Manila. She launched Indigo Whimsy as a means to foster a creative community, expand access to lesser-known forms of art, and share her interests with others.