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Relief Printmaking With Earth Pigments
November 8, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
$206.00A 2-Day In-Studio Workshop!
Saturday–Sunday, November 8-9, 10:30am-1:30pm
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About this Workshop:
In this 2-day workshop, students will learn how to mix and print with their own handmade inks using natural earth pigments. During the first class, we will discuss the process of mixing our own inks using water soluble and oil-based binders, in addition to observing a demonstration on how to transfer and carve a linoleum block. In the second session, students will mix their own inks using pre-ground earth pigment powder with water-soluble or oil-based binders. This handmade ink will then be used to print the linoleum blocks carved during the previous session to produce a stack of unique prints. A demonstration on how to process your own foraged minerals/pigments will also be covered to broaden students’ ability to harness the natural colors around them.
Level: Intermediate – Introduction to Relief Printmaking (linoleum or wood) or similar experience (6 hours) with carving techniques is recommended but not required.
Registration extended to October 31, 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.
Pphotos by Nilous Kazemzadeh
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes a $45 materials fee to cover consumable materials provided in class, including pigment binders, earth pigments, printmaking paper, a 4”x6” linoleum block, and access to carving tools. Students will need to supply additional materials of their own, including:
- (optional) A personal apron (or wear clothes that can get inky)
- Images to work with (sketches, photographs, patterns). The instructor will email with more information upon registration
- (optional, for Day 1) Your own personal relief carving tools (we’ll have sets available for class use)
- (optional) An assortment of purchased carved rubber stamps, carved wooden blocks or other items ready to use for printing and texture if you have them.
- (optional) Fabric — kona or other white cotton for testing designs and colors.
- (optional) Any additional papers you’d like to try printing on, such as handmade or decorative options
- (optional) Designs for your linoleum block, up to 4”x6” (the size of the block)
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Nilou Kazemzadeh is an Iranian-American artist based in Maryland. She holds a BA in Studio Art and Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Maryland College Park, and a Masters in Fine Arts from Temple University, Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Her work has been shown in various galleries in the DMV area including Katzen Art Center, Maryland Art Place, Target Gallery, and IA&A Hillyer. Her work has been reviewed and included in various publications, including the Washington Post and Baltimore City Paper. In addition to being an artist, she is also a visual arts instructor at Prince Georges Community College and Montgomery College. Learn more about her work at niloukazemzadeh.com.