Kitchen Prints: A Block Printing Workshop w Brooke Scibelli

Join artist and educator Brooke Scibelli for a hands-on printmaking workshop inspired by the vibrant world of food and kitchens!

Learn to carve your own food-themed linoleum stamps and print on fabric—think dish towels, napkins, or placemats. Make one printed piece to keep, and add another to her public art installation in front of the building, Give & Take: Swap Boxes for Allston-Brighton (co-created with Dyllan Nguyen). You’ll also shape the future of the interactive mural by providing input that inspires the next swap box themes.

No prior experience needed. Participants should be comfortable and responsible with sharp tools. Recommended age 14+.

This free registration includes refreshments, all supplies, a gallery visit and networking.

Brooke Scibelli is the co-founder of Non Issue Studio and a member of the Ed Portal's 2024-25 Artist Pipeline Program.

Optional: Bring something to donate to the swap boxes. Ideas include:

• a recipe, kitchen utensil, linen or tool for the Little Kitchen Cupboard.

• art made by you, or any artist, for the Tiny Art Gallery (illustrations, zines, chapbook, jewelry, doodles, small paintings/sculptures, etc).

• Handmade or commercial ceramic mugs, cups, bowls, vases or vessels for the Pottery Swap.

Note: Items must be small enough to fit into a microwave sized box. No sharps, no perishables.

About the Exhibit

Give and Take: Swap Boxes for Allston-Brighton interactive mural is on display through March 31, 2026 24 hours a day/7 days a week outside the Ed Portal.

Artwork by Michelle Doyle

VENUE INFORMATION:

• Advance registration is preferred for all Ed Portal programs and events. Walk-in attendees may not be admitted. 
• If you require an accommodation for a disability, please call the Ed Portal ahead of time at 617-496-5022 or e-mail us at edportal@harvard.edu, and we will do our best to assist you.

GETTING HERE:

Parking is limited around the Ed Portal so we recommend taking public transportation.

Public transportation options:

• We are about a 15-20 minute walk from the Red Line Harvard Square station or Green Line -B Harvard Avenue station.
• Several MBTA buses also stop near the intersection of North Harvard Street and Western Avenue: #66, #86, #70.

Parking information:

If you choose to drive to the Ed Portal please be prepared to utilize the two-hour on-street parking surrounding the Ed Portal or to park at Artesani Park and walk 10-12 minutes along Western Avenue to arrive at the Ed Portal. A limited number of parking spaces are available in the rear of the Ed Portal building on a first come, first serve basis. You may only use parking spaces in the rear of the Ed Portal building outlined in orange paint.

To help protect visitors and staff, members of the public are asked to stay home if they are unwell or have experienced signs of illness in the past 24-hours. Signs of illness include: fever, chills or feeling feverish; a new cough (not related to chronic condition); new fatigue; muscle or body aches; sore throat; new nasal congestion or new runny nose (not related to seasonal allergies); nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.