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OCAG117 Linocut for beginners
January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This is a 6-week adult and teen 17+ class. Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 21, 28 (No class 2/14)
NOTE: ALL SUPPLIES are included in the pricing.
Instructor: Jo Guscott
Goals for Beginning Linocut Block Printing Course • to develop an understanding of what block printing is • to understand the tools and materials • to practice the safety measures when using the cutting tools • to create simple designs for printing • to be able to transfer a design to a block • to be competent in cutting the block • to be competent in inking the block and printing on a register • to understand how to clean the materials • to be able to cut and print a two- or three-color linocut reduction print.
Week 1
introduce tools and terms
show basic steps
discuss safety
practice cutting on old blocks
transfer drawing to new block
cut block
test print
Week 2
transfer new drawing to block
cut block and test print
use different colored papers
discuss reduction prints
Week 3
transfer drawing to block
color in drawing to use as a guide
do first cut and print on good paper
Week 4-6
do two more cuts and print
number, title and sign prints
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/ocag117-linocut-for-beginners/2024-01-17/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111
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