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'll create an image appropriate for block printing and learn safe carving techniques. You'll learn the basics of how to use BARN's etching press and use it to make your original prints.

Details

• Skill level: Beginner.
• You'll carve a linoleum block and make several one-color prints using the press.
• You should bring ideas or sketches for what you want to carve to class. You'll be working with 5-inch by 7-inch linoleum blocks.
• Feel free to bring a sack lunch for our 30-minute break around 12:30 PM. A refrigerator and microwave are available on the lower level. 

Materials

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.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.