Linocut Printing: a Two-Session Workshop

12 students

$170 New Students, $120 Return Students

(fee iuncludes both sessions)

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DESCRIPTION

In this intro workshop you will learn the skills of linocut printmaking and print your very own handcut works on paper. Once learned, this versatile and accessible technique can be applied to the creation of artist’s books, textile design, poster design and limited edition prints.

Valerie Perreault from Portside Studio & Gallery specializes in printmaking. Her work has been featuredon HBO, PBS, Buzzfeed, and more. She brings a local, island vibe to this centuries old technique.

In this two-part workshop over two dates, you will learn how to design, carve and print linocuts. During the sessions, you carve an original piece of your own design and ink five total prints from your carved block.

Workshop 1 (3 hours) Thursday May 3rd 6:00pm-9:00pm, you will learn:

• How to plan and design a linocut + basic composition

• Image transferring • Carving techniques + carving safety

• Terminology

Workshop 2 (2-3 hours) Thursday May 10th 6:00pm-9:00pm, you will learn:

• Inking + hand-printing

*All materials are supplied.

*Feel free to bring a refreshment of your choice.

Seats are non-refundable, but if you're unable to make it please let us know in case we have a waitlist, or you can always give your seat to a friend!