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Introduction to Linoleum Relief Printmaking
January 23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$184.00A 2-Day In-Studio Workshop!
Thursdays, January 23 and 30, 6-9pm
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About this Workshop:
Learn all the basics of relief block printing in this 2-day introductory workshop. On day one we’ll cover the history, materials, and tools for traditional block carving. Students will then receive tips for transferring their design to the linoleum plate and how to use their carving tools to best effect. Students will have the option to check out carving tools to continue working on their plate in the week leading up to day 2.
For day 2, we will review blocks as a class and troubleshoot any issues. Students will then learn how to effectively ink up and hand print their block on paper and have plenty of time to practice. Additionally, students will get an overview of how one would print using a traditional press using Pyramid’s American French Tool press.
At the end of class, students will have a number of prints, an understanding of prepping and carving their blocks, and all the know-how to keep hand printing at home.
Level: Beginner – no previous experience necessary!
Registration closes January 15, 2025. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the supplies provided in class. Students will need to gather/purchase additional materials for class (see the materials list below). This list will also be provided with the registration confirmation email.
Sample images by Etai Rogers-Fett
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes a $25 materials fee to cover the materials supplied in class, including printing blocks, paper, ink, and newsprint. In addition, you may want to bring the following items to class:
- One sketch or idea for your prints, approximately 6”x8” (the size of your block)
- (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras) or wear clothes that can get a bit inky
- (optional) Pencil and paper (if you want to take notes)
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Gloria Ann Shows is a Filipino-American artist specializing in printmaking, fiber art, and book art. Her work has been featured in museums and galleries nationwide, including the Pizzuti Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art (OH), Turner Center for the Arts (GA), Davis Fine Arts Gallery (WV), the University of North Florida’s Gallery of Art, and Ruddell Gallery at Black Hills State University (SD). She has received grants from the Ohio Arts Council, The Ohio State University, and the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, and her awards include the Best in Traditional Techniques Award from the Oklahoma Printmaking Network and the Curator’s Choice Award at the Collect:Connect Exhibition. Shows is a member of Southern Graphics Council International and Mid America Print Council. She earned her BFA in Printmaking from the University of Central Oklahoma and her MFA from The Ohio State University. Learn more about her work by following her on Instagram @gloriashowsart.