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Linocut Basics

Learn about the process, tools, and materials for relief printing and take home your own carved block and prints.

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Linocut Basics

Linocut Basics

Learn about the process, tools, and materials for relief printing and take home your own carved block and prints.

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About

Linocut is a very accessible printmaking process - and SO much fun! Learn the fundamental methods so you can continue your creative explorations at home.

Techniques taught in this workshop:

  • Cutting techniques and mark-making on a sample block.
  • How to create a design for your linocut print and transfer your image to the prepped linocut block (bring ideas, drawings, and reference materials for your design, or "cut to the chase" with some ready-to-transfer design suggestions).
  • Carving your block
  • Inking it up
  • Printing your block, both by hand and on a press
  • Learn about and test different printmaking papers and other substrates.

We will be carving on unmounted battleship gray linoleum and "readycut" (softer) printing blocks.

Details

  • Experience level: All levels
  • Registration closes May 27
  • A $25 materials fee, included in cost of the class, covers all materials needed.
  • Bring a lunch. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
  • This class serves as a prerequisite to the next level of linocut classes

Details

Bring some simple designs that you would like to use (six inches square or smaller), so we can spend our time carving and printing! We also will have some simple designs you can use or create a ‘"Notan" design (we will go over that process).

Project

A 6" X 6" carved block and finished prints, and you'll get a list of materials and where you can find everything you need to continue your journey with linocut printing.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Instructor
Kathy Anderson

Kathryn Anderson - An artist, printmaker and Tacoma resident, Kathryn studied at The Art Students League in Manhattan, N.Y., and was a Fine Arts Printmaking major at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. She sells her work internationally and is represented by two galleries in Washington state. She is most inspired by the natural world, and many of her works show the influence of her gardening, bird watching, and excursions into the wild. Kathryn’s work focuses mainly on printmaking, specifically linocut and etching. This work is her passion. Website (Portfolio): https://www.ktastudio.com/

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