Instructor: Leah Grear
Date : Saturdays 10-12
(December 12, 19 January 2, 9, 16, 23)
Overview
Explore the art of relief printmaking through hands-on experimentation with linoleum and woodcut techniques. Students will learn how to design, carve, and print their own images, developing the skills to create editions of multiple prints in both black and white and color. Through demonstrations and studio practice, students will explore carving tools, image-making, inking, registration, and printing processes using linoleum blocks and woodblocks.
The course will also include a field trip to John Folstrom’s local letterpress print shop, offering students an opportunity to experience traditional printing processes and gain insight into the history and craft of printmaking.
Course Includes:
What You’ll Work On
– Carving linoleum and woodblock
– printing by hand as well as by press using the studio’s unique 1860 Gorham Agate Press.
– inking and registration
– paper prep and best practice
– ink types and color mixing
Who It’s For
Open to beginners as well as artists interested in strengthening their understanding and practice of relief printing
Materials
All materials included.
Tuition
$280 ·
Studio may photograph workshops and residents unless requested otherwise.
Instructor: Leah Grear
Date : Saturdays 10-12
(December 12, 19 January 2, 9, 16, 23)
Overview
Explore the art of relief printmaking through hands-on experimentation with linoleum and woodcut techniques. Students will learn how to design, carve, and print their own images, developing the skills to create editions of multiple prints in both black and white and color. Through demonstrations and studio practice, students will explore carving tools, image-making, inking, registration, and printing processes using linoleum blocks and woodblocks.
The course will also include a field trip to John Folstrom’s local letterpress print shop, offering students an opportunity to experience traditional printing processes and gain insight into the history and craft of printmaking.
Course Includes:
What You’ll Work On
– Carving linoleum and woodblock
– printing by hand as well as by press using the studio’s unique 1860 Gorham Agate Press.
– inking and registration
– paper prep and best practice
– ink types and color mixing
Who It’s For
Open to beginners as well as artists interested in strengthening their understanding and practice of relief printing
Materials
All materials included.
Tuition
$280 ·
Studio may photograph workshops and residents unless requested otherwise.
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