July 30, 31, August 1, 2021, Friday 3-5 PM, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-5 (EDT) – This workshop is full. Email to be on the waiting list.
Sliding Scale: $200-$400
Limited to 6 participants
This three-day weekend workshop will provide the opportunity to discover the beauty of geometry in relief printmaking. Participants will create relief prints that explore the potential of geometric shapes in image building. You will carve simple to more complex geometric shapes in each block using stencils and print them in different compositions and colors.
Emphasis will be given to texture, rotation, positive and negative shapes, value and color, paper choice, transparency, and basic relief techniques including image transfer on the block, carving, inking and multiple color block printing.
The workshop will include demonstrations, hands-on activities, group and one-on-one discussion. It is open to all levels and does not require a press.
Workshop format:
10-12 live ZOOM meeting for presentations and demonstrations
12-3 ZOOM break for work time and lunch
3-5 live ZOOM meeting for sharing, troubleshooting, demonstrations
Participants are welcome to work in any relief medium of their choice: wood, linoleum or speedy-cut.
Basic Supplies (A full list of materials will be sent upon registration)
- Blocks ( wood or linoleum or speedy-cut)
- Carving tools
- Relief printing ink
- Brayer
- Paper
- Ruler
- Compass