{"title":"Holiday Workshops","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"watercolour-foundations-copy","title":"Holiday Stamp Carving Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet creative this holiday season and make your own hand-carved stamps for wrapping paper, gift tags, cards and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this \u003cstrong\u003e2-hour, beginner-friendly workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e on Sunday, December 6th at 2 pm, Monika will guide you through the basics of designing and carving your own rubber stamps with a festive holiday theme. You'll learn how to transfer a design onto carving rubber, safely use carving tools, and turn your ideas into a finished stamp you can use again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll create your own holiday-inspired designs, whether you're dreaming of cute little icons, traditional Christmas motifs, or something completely unique. Once your stamps are carved, you can use them to create your own wrapping paper and gift tags, or take them home and keep stamping throughout the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo previous experience is needed!\u003c\/strong\u003e This class is designed for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. Monika will be there throughout the workshop to demonstrate techniques, answer questions and help you bring your ideas to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou'll leave with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own hand-carved holiday stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA storage box for your designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift tags and greeting cards ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on experience with stamp carving tools and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas and inspiration for creating custom wrapping paper and gift tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skills to keep carving your own stamps at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome make something personal, useful and a little bit magical for the holidays!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet Your Instructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm Monika, the artist and founder behind Salt \u0026amp; Paper, a Canadian stationery and gift company specializing in hand-carved rubber stamps. I've been designing and carving stamps for years, turning everything from illustrations and lettering to portraits and playful little characters into stamps you can use again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat started as a creative side project grew into a full-time business, and today I carve custom stamps for individuals, businesses and brands, alongside my own collection of colourful stationery and gifts. My work has been featured by clients and publications including the BBC, Crocs, Pinterest and CityLine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love the combination of illustration and carving because it takes a drawing off the page and turns it into something you can actually use. 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Join artist and designer Alli Grosberg of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allisoriginals.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlli's Originals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e at Best Art Co. for an afternoon of needle felting, good company, and a little Christmas creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beginner-friendly, two-hour workshop, you'll learn how to turn soft wool into a keepsake Christmas ornament. Alli will guide you step by step through shaping your ornament, working with colour, and adding the little details that make it yours. Take it home for your own tree or give it to someone who loves a handmade gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a friend or make it a family holiday afternoon with your teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo needle felting experience is needed, and all supplies are provided. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll serve snacks and beverages, including hot tea \u0026amp; cocoa. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaught by Alli Grosberg of Alli's Originals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly, for ages 14 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$65 CAD per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll supplies provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnacks and beverages included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake an afternoon of it together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook for two people before November 6 and pay $110 CAD total. 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