Woodcut

Adult Online Workshop | This program has been canceled

New Offering! All levels welcome.

10/6/2020-11/10/2020

1:00 PM-3:00 PM EDT on Tue

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$195.00

$175.00

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Learn and explore one of the oldest and most accessible methods for creating an original printed image. In this course, I’ll guide you through the process of translating your idea from a sketch or photograph into a bold graphic image by making a woodcut.

I’ll cover the selection, safe handling and care of tools, paper, and wood; traditional and non-traditional carving techniques; methods for registering your paper; and how to ink your block and print by hand. This workshop is tailored for students with little to no experience making woodcuts, but all levels are welcome.

  • This is an online class hosted through Zoom. We recommend that you download the free Zoom application on your computer, phone, or tablet in advance of the first class.

  • Within 48 hours of registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the course via Zoom. The same link will be used each week.
  • Supplies:
  • You will definitely need:
  • Wood block - I will cover types of wood during the first class
  • Wood cutting tools - I will talk about the pros and cons of different brands of tools during the first class
  • Japanese paper
  • Wooden spoon or barren
  • Pencil
  • Ink - I’ll discuss ink options during the first class.
  • Brayer
  • Palette for rolling out ink
  • An idea!
  • (If using oil-based inks, you’ll need vegetable oil and dish soap for cleaning up ink.)
  • Recommended:
  • Tracing paper
  • Transfer paper (carbon paper or handmade transfer paper)
  • Optional:
  • Bench Hook
  • Shellac
  • Sharpie or India ink for staining block