Intro to Linocut Printmaking at Ladyfingers Letterpress April 20+27

Great For:

• People brand new to printmaking — beginner/non-artist friendly!

• Printmakers who want a refresher & some printin’ fun on the press

• Anyone who wants to take a future intermediate workshop with us and access the letterpress to print

The Class

• Learn about the tools and materials needed for this method of printing

• Share print inspiration, favorite mark making tools, and provide other materials for printmaking

• Practice the safe usage of carving tools and how to know when they need sharpening

• Overview + print demonstration of how to use a letterpress to print

• Introduction to methods of printing linocut that do not require a press (barren, stamping, and more) that can be used after the workshop at home or in your own studio

• Create & print an edition of 1 color prints to share with the class & take home! Size of print TBD: _____