2026 Upcoming Workshops
Workshops through The Atelier at Arlene's
Arlene's Artist Materials
57 Fuller Road
Albany, NY 12205
Spring Semester 2026
Workshops through The Atelier at Arlene's
Arlene's Artist Materials
57 Fuller Road
Albany, NY 12205
Spring Semester 2026
PS I Love You, Block Printing Your Own Snail Mail with artist in residence Casey Beal
Mar 07, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Spring is almost here—but not quite. Warm someone’s day (and shake off a little cabin fever of your own) by creating a beautiful handmade card. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply saying hello, nothing beats the joy of receiving real mail.
Join artist in residence Casey Beal for a relaxing afternoon of block printing. Using Speedy‑Carve blocks and ink pads, you’ll design, carve, and print your own custom stamps to create uniquely personal cards. Casey will guide you through every step with samples, tips, and plenty of support. Perfect for beginners and welcoming to all experience levels, this workshop is a cozy way to learn a new skill and send a little love through the mail. Supplies are not included in the class fee. A PDF supply list is available in the workshop description.
Mar 07, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Spring is almost here—but not quite. Warm someone’s day (and shake off a little cabin fever of your own) by creating a beautiful handmade card. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply saying hello, nothing beats the joy of receiving real mail.
Join artist in residence Casey Beal for a relaxing afternoon of block printing. Using Speedy‑Carve blocks and ink pads, you’ll design, carve, and print your own custom stamps to create uniquely personal cards. Casey will guide you through every step with samples, tips, and plenty of support. Perfect for beginners and welcoming to all experience levels, this workshop is a cozy way to learn a new skill and send a little love through the mail. Supplies are not included in the class fee. A PDF supply list is available in the workshop description.
Block Print Your Own Set of Reusable Cloth Napkins with artist in residence Casey Beal
Apr 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join artist in residence Casey Beal for a relaxing afternoon of block printing and create your own set of reusable cloth napkins. Using Speedy‑Carve blocks and fabric ink, you’ll design, carve, and print custom patterns that are perfect for making your home a little more eco‑friendly, crafting a thoughtful housewarming gift, or adding a handmade touch to your next dinner party. Casey will cover all the basics for beginners, and all experience levels are welcome to come for the creativity and community. She’ll guide you through each step with samples, tips, and plenty of support. You are encouraged to bring images or sketches for inspiration so you can spend more time carving and printing. Additional pre‑carved blocks will be available to experiment with placement and pattern. Supplies are not included in the class fee. A PDF supply list is available in the workshop description.
Please note: Fabric ink takes about 24 hours to dry to the touch and a full week to cure before washing, so plan ahead for travel and storage.
Apr 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join artist in residence Casey Beal for a relaxing afternoon of block printing and create your own set of reusable cloth napkins. Using Speedy‑Carve blocks and fabric ink, you’ll design, carve, and print custom patterns that are perfect for making your home a little more eco‑friendly, crafting a thoughtful housewarming gift, or adding a handmade touch to your next dinner party. Casey will cover all the basics for beginners, and all experience levels are welcome to come for the creativity and community. She’ll guide you through each step with samples, tips, and plenty of support. You are encouraged to bring images or sketches for inspiration so you can spend more time carving and printing. Additional pre‑carved blocks will be available to experiment with placement and pattern. Supplies are not included in the class fee. A PDF supply list is available in the workshop description.
Please note: Fabric ink takes about 24 hours to dry to the touch and a full week to cure before washing, so plan ahead for travel and storage.
Revamp Your Wardrobe!- Block Printing on Fabric Workshop with artist in residence Casey Beal
May 02, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Whether you’re covering up a stain on a favorite t‑shirt, customizing a thrift‑store find, or adding a personal touch to accessories around your home, this workshop offers a relaxed space to explore a fun new medium of self‑expression. Join artist in residence Casey Beal for a fun afternoon of block printing on fabric. Using Speedy‑Carve blocks and fabric ink, you’ll design, carve, and print your own handmade stamps onto fabric. Casey will cover all the basics for beginners, and the class is equally great for anyone who has printed on paper but wants to learn how fabric behaves—without blowing your budget on trial and error. She’ll guide you through every step with samples, tips, and plenty of support. You are encouraged to bring images for design inspiration so you can spend more time carving and printing. Additional pre‑carved blocks will be available to experiment with placement and pattern.
Please note: fabric ink takes about 24 hours to dry to the touch and a full week to cure before washing, so plan ahead for travel and storage.
May 02, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Whether you’re covering up a stain on a favorite t‑shirt, customizing a thrift‑store find, or adding a personal touch to accessories around your home, this workshop offers a relaxed space to explore a fun new medium of self‑expression. Join artist in residence Casey Beal for a fun afternoon of block printing on fabric. Using Speedy‑Carve blocks and fabric ink, you’ll design, carve, and print your own handmade stamps onto fabric. Casey will cover all the basics for beginners, and the class is equally great for anyone who has printed on paper but wants to learn how fabric behaves—without blowing your budget on trial and error. She’ll guide you through every step with samples, tips, and plenty of support. You are encouraged to bring images for design inspiration so you can spend more time carving and printing. Additional pre‑carved blocks will be available to experiment with placement and pattern.
Please note: fabric ink takes about 24 hours to dry to the touch and a full week to cure before washing, so plan ahead for travel and storage.
Participant Feedback from Past Workshops:
- "Liked that instruction was informative and guiding, allowing each person to explore their individual expression"
- "Loved the chance to explore the material, and the instruction on how to best explore and achieve my results"
- "Good company, mutual interest, fun."
- "Appreciated the friendliness, instruction with kindness and wisdom."
- "I really enjoyed the process of everything and would love to see it offered again!"
