Learn about relief printmaking methods, carve a block, and create a variety of textures and marks, then print your completed block.
Printmaking
Print as Protest
Relief printmaking is rooted in socio-political causes, often used to spread information visually. In this class, students will learn the technique of relief printmaking using mounted linoleum blocks and carving gouges, design elements and principles, how to visually represent an idea, then print it on paper and a t-shirt.
Printed Holiday Cards
Create your own holiday cards while learning about relief printmaking methods.
One and Only
Create one-of-a-kind prints using brushwork, ghost images, stencils and other tools on the printmaking press. This is an open studio session.
Listen to your Art
The evening will offer four condensed art classes for adults and one class for children under 12. Demonstrations from teachers, all art materials, hors d’oeuvres, and personalized instruction are all included in the $35/per adult and $20/per child price. A cash bar is also available.
Adults will be able to choose two of the following classes:
Glass fusion — Learn to use glass shaping tools to make an ornament or pendant. Glass properties and basic design concepts will also be taught.
Printmaking — Participants will be introduced monotype printmaking while exploring brushwork, image transfer, ghost images, stencils and unique tools on the printmaking press.
Figure drawing — Working from a clothed model, attendees will learn various portrait drawing techniques while sketching poses using either charcoal or colored pencils
Ceramics — Learn how to make mugs, cups, vases from clay slabs with introductory hand building techniques.
While adults are sampling the art making process, kids will be tooting their own horns while making unique and working musical instruments with art supplies and recycled finds. They’ll compose clic clacs, hand drums, shakers, and more.
Leave an Impression
Using craft foam, bubble wrap, toys, rollers, and paint, tots will experiment with different textures and materials to leave impressions and create one-of-a-kind prints.
