The BIG Print: Large Scale Block Print Techniques (Aug 5-9)
Instructor: Johanna Mueller
Duration of Class: Five Days (30 Hours)
Medium: Printmaking
Skill Level: All
Been wanting to go BIG in printmaking? The class will work with an 18” x 24” block in this intensive 5-day workshop. We will use Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) as our matrix material and will use traditional woodcut tools for carving. Participants will learn tool usage, carving techniques, tool sharpening techniques, inking techniques for simple multiple color printing. The class will also discuss planning an image as well as how to implement the elements of art - especially line and value, and how they relate to shape and form to create spatial depth patterns and more. A printing press has been made available by the college, and press usage and safety will be covered.
Instructor: Johanna Mueller
Duration of Class: Five Days (30 Hours)
Medium: Printmaking
Skill Level: All
Been wanting to go BIG in printmaking? The class will work with an 18” x 24” block in this intensive 5-day workshop. We will use Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) as our matrix material and will use traditional woodcut tools for carving. Participants will learn tool usage, carving techniques, tool sharpening techniques, inking techniques for simple multiple color printing. The class will also discuss planning an image as well as how to implement the elements of art - especially line and value, and how they relate to shape and form to create spatial depth patterns and more. A printing press has been made available by the college, and press usage and safety will be covered.
Instructor: Johanna Mueller
Duration of Class: Five Days (30 Hours)
Medium: Printmaking
Skill Level: All
Been wanting to go BIG in printmaking? The class will work with an 18” x 24” block in this intensive 5-day workshop. We will use Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) as our matrix material and will use traditional woodcut tools for carving. Participants will learn tool usage, carving techniques, tool sharpening techniques, inking techniques for simple multiple color printing. The class will also discuss planning an image as well as how to implement the elements of art - especially line and value, and how they relate to shape and form to create spatial depth patterns and more. A printing press has been made available by the college, and press usage and safety will be covered.
Goals:
To embrace going big and plan an image for block printing at the 18” x 24” scale
To utilize line, value, pattern and mark making specific to relief printmaking and woodcut tools
Experience printmaking with a printmaking press and learn best printing practices
To safely and successfully execute a small edition of 5-10 prints, or a suite of varied prints
Student Supply List
Sketchbook or tablet for ideas and notes
18” x 24” Newsprint pad
10 sheets of printmaking paper 22” x 30” (10 is minimum, you can bring as many as you would like to print as time and press sharing allows!)
Recommended paper:
OR Japanese Mulberry Bulk 25 sheets,
OR other equivalent printmaking paper (lightweight Rives, Arches, Masa, etc.)
papers can also be bought by the sheet at Meininger in Denver
5 pc carving tool kit recommended: Power Grip brand from Japan, or Flex Cut brand
pencil - mechanical or your favorite
white eraser
Scissors
X-Acto knife and blades
Apron
tape, blue or scotch
reusable gloves for cleanup and/or nitrile or latex gloves
Provided by Instructor:
paper tear bar
variety of brayers
ink
ink knives
clean up solvent and cleanser
large cutting mat
extra paper
extra tools
extra supplies, sharpies, pencils, etc.
graphite paper
tracing paper
extra gloves
Class Size:
Min # of students: 6
Max # of students: 15
