Relief Printmaking

Relief Printmaking

In the use of basic media and techniques for printmaking with Chris Granillo.

Printmaking at its most basic level involves the creation of (wood block, linoleum surfaces), inking carved block surfaces, and then transferring that ink block onto paper. Essential to printmaking is the production of multiples and repetition. This class will introduce several printmaking media and techniques, including transferring art to block, and pulling relief prints with a hand rubbing method. The focus is making a fine art print with solid ink marks through out the image.

Class Description

The class will focus on wood and lino block carving and printing. Once students are done carving we will begin pulling prints. One print from each edition will be displayed during the final day at the camp art show.

Projects

Relief prints

• Single-color print and multi color block blend print
• Linoleum carving
• Wood carving

ALL SUPPLIES COVERED BY THE CLASS NO SUPPLIES NEEDED.

Materials provided by instructor:

Sketching materials (graphite pencil, sharpie, color pencils)

• graphite pencil
• ball point pen, assortment of black sharpies
• exacto knife & replacement blades or snap off utility knife
• scissors
• gloves
• carving tool
• linoleum bloc
• wood block
• printmaking paper
• roller or brayer
• Water-based ink
• Paper
• cleaning supplies