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Introduction to Relief Printmaking
February 11, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
$184.00An In-Studio Workshop!
Sunday, February 11, 10:30am-4:30pm
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About this Workshop:
Learn all the basics of relief block printing in this introductory workshop from the history to the materials, and tools for traditional block carving. Students will receive tips for composing and transferring their design to linoleum and how to use their carving tools to best effect. Students will have time to carve their linocut with supervision and feedback. Once the carving stage is complete, students will learn how to effectively ink up and hand print their block on paper. Students will also get an overview of how one would print using a traditional press.
At the end of class, students will have a number of prints, a basic understanding of the relief printing process, and all the know-how to keep printing at home.
Level: Beginner – no previous experience necessary
Registration closes February 1, 2024. 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 necessary materials supplied in class, including printing blocks, paper, ink, and newsprint. In addition, you may want to bring the following items for class:
- (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)
- One sketch or idea for your prints, approximately 6”x8” (the size of your block)
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Trisha Gupta is a contemporary artist, community activist, and educator. Her work is heavily influenced by her Indian-American heritage and explores themes of mental health, and immigration. She believes in art as a platform for social change. As an Occupational Therapy candidate at Columbia’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, she has taught art to diverse populations in schools, homeless shelters, and off Rikers Island. Her ongoing project, A Table for Everyone, hosts community dinners and public art projects to introduce new immigrants to the community. Currently, Gupta is pursuing her graduate degree at MICA from the Mount Royal school. Her work is listed in the New York Public Library collection, the Art students League, and in collections internationally and domestically. She currently runs a communal studio out of Burtonsville, MD. Learn more about her work at www.trishaart.com.