Linocut Six Week Class

Linocut 6 Week Class $190.00 for members $215.00 for non-members This is a 6-week adult and teen 14+ class. Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, NOTE: ALL SUPPLIES are included in the pricing. Instructor: Jo Guscott This Class is designed for beginners and Intermediate Students 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