Carve out a little calm in one of the most grounding creative team building activities in the Bay Area. In this hands-on linocut printmaking workshop in San Francisco, your group sketches a design, carves it into a soft linoleum block, then inks it and runs it through a lino printing press to reveal bold, expressive results on paper or clothes.
The private workshop runs two hours and is priced at $79 per guest for groups of 4 to 30 guests. All skill levels are welcome, and there is zero pressure to get it right. Guests pull multiple copies of their own artwork and leave with pieces they are proud to share.
What's Included
- A two hour guided linocut printmaking workshop at the studio
- Simple carving tools and soft
Carve out a little calm in one of the most grounding creative team building activities in the Bay Area. In this hands-on linocut printmaking workshop in San Francisco, your group sketches a design, carves it into a soft linoleum block, then inks it and runs it through a lino printing press to reveal bold, expressive results on paper or clothes.
The private workshop runs two hours and is priced at $79 per guest for groups of 4 to 30 guests. All skill levels are welcome, and there is zero pressure to get it right. Guests pull multiple copies of their own artwork and leave with pieces they are proud to share.
What's Included
- A two hour guided linocut printmaking workshop at the studio
- Simple carving tools and soft linoleum blocks for every guest
- Inks and use of the lino printing press
- Paper or clothes to press your carved design onto
- Multiple copies of your own design to take home
- A calm, supportive space to explore and trust your instincts
What You Will Make
Every guest starts by sketching an idea, then carefully carves it into the lino block as the design begins to take shape. Next comes the satisfying part: rolling rich, velvety ink over the carved surface and pressing it onto paper or fabric for that first reveal. Fresh pieces are hung to dry so everyone can admire the details, swap stories about their designs and celebrate something truly personal made together.
The rhythm of linocut is steady and meditative, which makes it one of those mindful activities that feels both creative and restorative. You will learn essential linocut techniques, from carving clean lines to inking evenly, and leave knowing how to repeat the process at home.
Why It Works for Groups
Gathering around the craft table sparks easy conversation, and creating side by side builds genuine connection. That makes this one of the most relaxed crafty team building activities for coworkers, friends or family, and with room for 4 to 30 guests it scales from a small team to a whole department. As team building workshops go, it is quiet and focused rather than loud, a welcome reset from screens and schedules.
Because every guest carves, inks and presses with their own hands, it is one of the more satisfying hands on team building activities for groups who want a tangible result. Seasonal designs make it a natural pick among holiday team building activities, and a wall of drying artwork at the end turns it into one of those unique team building events people remember. It is also a great fit for a birthday or a bachelorette party, and the class makes a thoughtful gift.
About the Studio
The studio is a bright, bohemian-style craft space in the NOPA area of San Francisco, designed to feel like a neighborhood living room that meets an art studio. It hosts intimate, guided workshops in candle making, pyrography, sculpture, printmaking, woodworking, rug tufting, pottery and other DIY crafts, and it is set up for date nights, birthdays, team building events and simply trying something new. The founder has a background in science and a lifelong love of building and making things, and the studio blends thoughtful structure with artistic freedom, high-quality materials and a relaxed, social atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable exploring their creativity.
How the Session Runs
- Gather around the craft table and meet your instructor
- Sketch your idea and transfer it to a soft linoleum block
- Carve your design with simple carving tools and step-by-step guidance
- Ink the block and press it onto paper or clothes, layer by layer
- Hang your fresh pieces to dry and show off the finished artwork
Good to Know
- All skill levels are welcome, and no experience is needed
- Bring enthusiasm to learn, get hands-on and a smile
- All materials, tools and instruction are included
- Private groups range from 4 to 30 guests
Plan Your Linocut Workshop
Share your preferred date and group size to check availability. With per-guest pricing of $79, every tool and material included and a stack of original artwork to take home, this workshop is an easy way to slow a busy group down and give everyone something meaningful to share.
