OCAG117 Linocut for beginners

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