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Let’s have some FUN as we review and demonstrate new techniques. You can choose which ones you'd like to explore. Techniques include:

Jigsaw printmaking: Uses one linoleum block to create multi-color prints by cutting the block into sections, inking each section individually, and then piecing them back together to run through the press.

Multiblock printmaking: Uses more than one linoleum block to create multi-layer prints.

Registration techniques: Learn how to make sure your blocks and paper line up perfectly! We'll talk about several techniques and use Ternes Burton™ pins for registration.

Chine-Collé: Incorporates thin papers between the block and the paper to selectively include color and texture. Thin paper is adhered to the backing paper in printing.

Selective inking techniques: Inking different colors on one block and rainbow rolls and gradients.

Printing other substrates: T-shirts (bring a pre-washed T-shirt) and tea towels (provided), and printing on different papers.

We will be carving on unmounted battleship gray linoleum printing blocks (and some E-Z-Cut). We will be printing on Somerset Satin paper with Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash inks (and some other papers for variety). We will be printing with two types of fabric ink.

Details

• Registration closes June 7.
• A $35 materials fee, included in cost of the class, covers all materials except T-shirts. See "Materials" below for what students can bring.
• Bring a lunch. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.

Details

• Bring your pre-carved blocks. It's not mandatory but it would be fun to experiment with them.
• Bring some simple designs you would like to use for this class.The blocks will be 8" x 10", so design to fit that size or smaller. Search some examples on keywords “jigsaw linocut,” “relief printing,” and “multi-block printing” for inspiration!
• Bring a pre-washed T-shirt.

Prerequisites

Linocut Basics or any other linocut class taught by Kathy Anderson.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.