From Royal wax seals of yore to wood-cuts for tattooing in indigenous tribes, the stamp was the original copy-paste tool! By applying the seemingly basic principle of recesses and reliefs, stamps can be used to create all manner of beautiful patterns and designs, any number of times. If you thought cut vegetables in craft class were all you could do when it comes to making your own stamps, think again! Open bracket presents - A DIY guide to making your own stamps. At this day long workshop, a little will go a long way as you learn a skill with endless applications! The artist, through a little lesson in the printmaking technique of linocut, will show you how you can go on to make personalized wrapping paper, bookmarks and goodies, and even patterns on clothing, with something as simple as a DIY stamp. Be sure to sign up to carve your niche, and make an impression - in every sense of the word!

About the artist: This workshop will be conducted by our guest artist Poorva Shingre. Poorva is an illustrator and graphic designer from Sir J.J. School of Applied Arts. She specialises in Typography and Lettering. Poorva has worked with brands like Taj Vivanta, Dunkin Donuts, Lodha group, NH7 Weekender etc. She is currently exploring one of the mediums of print making i.e. Lino Cut printing. She has conducted several Lino cut workshops popularly known as stamp making.

About Open Bracket- Open bracket is an experimental platform for all things creative! We organize and curate custom made workshops that stand firmly in the no man’s land between classroom lectures and professional training, though never shying from mandatory hops of fun. The workshops are conducted by professionals who are invited from an extensive list of artists and creators from all over the country. To know more log on to www.openbracket.in