HANDMADE VALENTINE STATION
Date: February 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: New Troy Community Center
Address: 13372 California Road, New Troy, MI
During the February community market at Friends of New Troy Community Center, Breath & Ground will sponsor a handmade Valentine station. Visitors are invited to explore block printing and stamping and, if they wish, create one or two hand-printed Valentine cards using the provided materials.
Participation is informal and self-guided. A small pay-what-you-can contribution helps support studio materials and future offerings, but is not necessary. This is not a workshop or sales event, but an opportunity to experience traditional hand-printing practices while creating a personal gift to share. All ages welcome! We hope to see you there!
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The Breath & Ground block-printing process is rooted in traditional linocut techniques and guided by eco-friendly sensibilities.
Inovart Eco Karve printing blocks are made out of 100% recycled materials. They are easy to carve, leave fresh lines, are good for countless prints, and wash beautifully.
Printing is done using water-based ink on French Paper. Pictured are stock and envelopes from their Speckletone line, made 100% from recycled fibers at their hydropowered plant in Niles, Michigan.
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None of these are sponsored endorsements, simply the sharing of knowledge of what has worked well and felt right.