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Our lineup of speakers for the first ever Fest in 2025 was epic!
We are already dreaming up 2026 – you don’t want to miss the next fest!
Jennifer Zee, USA
Live Q&A + Tessellation: Creating Big Art with Small Blocks
My Creative Process – From Creative Block to Blockprinting
Mel Beach, USA
Block & Roll: Roll dice to inspire your block printing FUN!
Sivan Baron, Canada
How I Embroidered My Linocut Prints
Joey Strain
Linocut Block Printed T-Shirts for Beginners
Susana McDonnell, USA
Live Q&A + Carving Demo
Sarah Matthews, USA
Turning A Negative Into A Positive
Ali Baecker, Switzerland
Pattern Play
Jeremy Wat
Puzzle Block Print
Natasha Boyce, UK
Blockprinted Seed Packets with Nastasha Boyce
Syelle Willing, Germany
Hand-Printed Mini Boxes – Elegant Creations for Small Treasures
Studio Visit & Artist Books
Studio Visit & Printmaking for the Good
Jeanette Clawson
Using Zentangle Fragments in Block Design
Ali Baecker, Switzerland
Carve – Print – Create
Rowan Sivyer, Australia
Faux Batik – Fabric Block Printing with Decolourant
Complex Zellige Patterns from Simple Shapes
Heather Moore, South Africa
Studio Visit & Making Friday
Orest Luzeckyj, USA
Guide to Double-Color Block Printing
Scaling Up: Block Print on a Larger Piece of Fabric
Meet Your Host Ali Baecker
Ali Baecker is the printmaker, surface pattern designer, and educator behind 3 Dotted Penguins. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Ali discovered block printing in 2018 with no prior experience and quickly fell in love with the craft. What began as a curious experiment has since grown into a creative business where she has taught hundreds of students around the world through online workshops and courses.
Ali is passionate about guiding others through the joys of stamp carving and printing — especially those “aha!” moments when confidence and creativity come together.
She created the Block Printing Fest to celebrate the richness and variety of block printing. From carving stamps in soft blocks, linoleum, or wood, to printing on paper, fabric, or everyday objects, block printing offers endless possibilities. For some, it’s a calming form of self-care; for others, it’s a playful way to spark new ideas or even build a creative practice.
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.
ⓒ 2025 Block Printing Fest
