This workshop is an introduction to woodcut printmaking and possibilities for combining it with writing; with one creative process enhancing the other. Participants will learn about tools, carving, inking, and printing, as well as folding paper into an accordion fold book. Through demonstrations and examples, participants will be able to take what they learn and make in the workshop into their own practice to continue exploring. Simple tools and techniques can be used in a variety of applications for making prints and books. A simple writing exercise will be part of the workshop.
Print to Book: Basic woodcut print workshop with accordion fold and writing.
Day 1:
Introductions, expectations
Explanation of what to expect, examples of finished work
Intro. To tools and wood, preparing wood and tools
How to carve demo
Time to work and ask questions
How to tear down paper to size
Registration, simple method
Demo on inking and printing by hand
Day 2:
Free range: carving, printing, stencils, expanding ideas
Folding for book forms
Cover options
Last hour: clean up and display work.
Supplies for studio are included
Woodblocks from McClains; 8x10” and some “grab bags”
Japanese paper such as Okawara, Kitakata, Mulberry
Inks: Cranfield Traditional Relief inks, oil base, including white and transparent base
Soft Brayers between 2” to 4”
Glass or Plexi inking palettes
Rubbing alcohol for cleaning palettes and spatulas
Flexible Ink spatulas for mixing ink
Retractable razor blade holder for cleaning up ink palettes
Rags for cleaning
Newsprint or inexpensive paper for registration and mockups
Supplies participants should bring
Straight edge for tearing paper
Ruler, pencil, eraser
Acetate or mylar for registration
Blue painters tape @1” wide
“rubber” gloves
Scissors and snap off blade knives
Bone folder
Wooden salad or rice spoon for hand printing
Price: $225 Class Limit: 10
