Introduction to Woodcut Relief Printmaking
August 17 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
$367.00A 2-Day In-Studio Workshop!
Sundays, August 17 and 24, 10:30 am–4:30 pm
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About this Workshop:
Woodcut is considered to be one of the earliest of all printmaking methods. This 2-day introductory workshop will offer a chance to deep dive into the basic techniques and tips you’ll need to get started in this addictive medium. You’ll learn about selecting and preparing your wood, using the carving tools and keeping them well maintained, as well as carving techniques and tips. Students are encouraged to design their own image up to 12”x10” before the workshop.
On day 2 we’ll learn about the art of inking and printing the wood blocks. Students will then pull a small edition of black and white proof prints using Pyramid’s American French Tool press.
Level: Beginner – Previous experience with relief printmaking (linoleum, wood) is welcome, but not required.
Registration closes August 10, 2025. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the supplies provided in class. Students may/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.
Featured image by Carlos Doria. Carving progress samples by Jen Sheckels and Etai Rogers-Fett
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes a $50 materials fee to cover consumable materials provided in class, including an 12”x10” wood block, paper, newsprint, ink, and access to carving tools and sharpeners. Students will need to supply additional materials of their own, including:
- 1-2 sketches/designs for the woodcut. *Important – Students will directly transfer the design to the block, so please prepare completed design drawings no larger than 12”x10” (can be smaller if you choose).
- Sharpie Permanent Markers (for drawing on woodblocks)
- 1 Permanent Sharpie BLACK (Fine)
- 1 Permanent Sharpie SILVER (Fine)
- 1 Permanent Sharpie BLACK (Chisel Tips)
- 1 Permanent Sharpie RED (Chisel Tips)
- (optional) Personal set of Power Grip Carving Tools (Set of 5) – affordable, long lasting, and GREAT tools for woodcut – we’ll have a classroom set available for use during class
- (optional) Flexcut Slipstrop Sharpening Kit – we’ll have a classroom set available for use during class
- (optional) Sketchbook and drawing materials to work out ideas and take notes
- (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras) or wear clothes that can get inky
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Carlos Doria is a printmaker and designer based in Washington, DC. He works primarily in lithography and mokuhanga. A native of Argentina, he received his BFA at Brooklyn College and his MFA in set and film design at Tisch School for the Arts at NYU. He has participated in several residencies in Japan, where he studied mokuhanga, as well as workshops at various printmaking studios in the US and Europe. Recently he is experimenting with handmade paper, pulp paintings, and casting. Learn more about his work by following him on Instagram at @cdoria20.