Learn different techniques for linocut printing and how to apply them in multiple ways. This class will focus on introducing creatives to relief printing. In this class, you will discover what basic, inexpensive supplies are needed for creating your first linocut, how to select and design an image for printing, different methods for transferring an image onto a linoleum block, carving linocut and printing a linocut. We will learn the safe carving techniques, why "a sharp tool is the safest tool",  and why we never use scissors to cut printmaking paper. By the end of this class, you will have developed the skills to create and print a single color image that can be used in many different ways.   

3 sessions. Each session is 2 hours. 

Instructor: Olja Stipanovic

Duration: 3 Weeks

Skill level: All Levels

Saturdays 11am - 1pm

Starts: April 26th

Ends: May 10th

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Students should provide:

• Printing paper [100% cotton, Richeson Bulk Printmaking Paper, Strathmore 400 Series Printmaking Paper, Yasutomo Kozo…

• Sketchbook or sketching/planning paper

• One pad of inexpensive newsprint paper for testing. 

• Rubber gloves 

• Lint free - Tissue paper, paper towels [Viva or other lint free options], 

• cotton rags for cleanup, 

• If you want to safely transport and store your prints purchase a simple acid free cardboard portfolio 

We will provide:

• linoleum block - soft or medium options - [Battleship gray, Speedy-carve, Readycut, E-Z Cut,] 

• carving tools 

• Sharpening stones

• PTFE-covered base baren [Yasutomo Bamboo Baren] 

• Water based block printing ink 

• Inking spatulas [1”, 2” 3”]

• Rubber brayers

• Acid free glassine sheets or a roll of glassine paper.  

• Bench clamps and hooks [if needed] 

• Palette paper

• Inking plate or enamel tray

You will be able to test a variety of carving surfaces and materials. I will guide you through many options you have to choose from. Your personal process and preference will help dictate which materials are right for you. You can determine if you want to purchase and try your own additional surfaces, inks or cutters for session 2 and 3.