Introduction to Relief Printmaking

Come and learn the basics of relief printmaking from our November exhibiting artist, Paul Valentine. We will learn how to create a linocut from start to finish, including composition tips, transferring the image to the block of linoleum, carving with chisels and gouges, and complete the the process by printing an edition. One of the amazing things about this form of art is that it can be very successfully created at home using just a knife and a wooden spoon or in the art studio using professional chisels and a heavy printing press and this course will cover how to do both! You’ll leave at the end of the class with a finished edition of prints, and the foundation skills to keep creating at home.