Explore the ancient and tactile art of block printing with Los Angeles–based artist Stephanie Mercado (@smprojekts) in this two-part, hands-on workshop series. Rooted in traditions of pattern-making and storytelling, block printing is a versatile medium used across cultures to create decorative motifs, textiles, and layered visual narratives.

In Part II on Thursday, June 11, the process expands into weaving. Using your own hand-printed papers, you’ll learn simple paper weaving techniques to transform prints into textured, interlaced compositions. This meditative practice invites reflection on connection, resilience, and the ways individual stories intertwine to form a collective whole.