About

Learn the art of relief printing in this beginner workshop. You'll use battleship gray linoleum as your block and create a one-color design to be printed during the workshop. This is a great introduction to printmaking as well as use of the press.

You will:

• Create an image appropriate for block printing.
• Learn safe carving techniques.
• Learn the basics of how to use BARN's etching press.
• Use the press to make your original prints.

Details

• Skill level: Beginner
• There will be a 30-minute lunch break around 12:30 PM. A refrigerator and microwave are available on the lower level. 
• You should bring ideas or sketches for what you want to carve to class. You'll be working with 5-inch x 7-inch linoleum blocks.

Details

A materials fee of $15, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need:

• Battleship gray linoleum.
• Ink knives for conditioning and mixing ink.
• Paper for printing (rag paper such as BFK Rives® ).
• Ink.
• Carving tools.
• Brayers.
• Aprons.

Project

You'll carve a linoleum block and make several one-color prints using the press.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.