Make+Take: Miniature Woodcuts

Let’s Make+Take!—Woodcut is considered to be one of the earliest of all printmaking methods. Learn about the process from wood considerations to carving, and how to pull a print. Each participant will get a chance to try woodcut for themselves as they carve a simple design into their own mini wood block. At the end of the class, participants will collectively print their blocks and walk away with a few proof prints. Level: Beginner – Previous experience with relief printmaking (linoleum, wood) is welcome, but not required. Registration closes November 12, 2026 and all materials are provided. Sample image by Pam Lawton WORKSHOP SUPPLIES: Registration includes all materials—just come ready to have fun! In addition, you may want to bring the following optional items for class: (optional) A simple design to carve for a block sized 5.5”x3.75”. We’ll have some templates available to choose from as well (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras on hand) and/or wear clothes that can get inky (optional) Any personal carving tools you’d prefer to use over our classroom set (optional) Notebook or sketchbook if you would like to take notes MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Pamela Harris Lawton is an African American printmaker, book, and assemblage artist. For over 25 years she was a full-time college professor. A fifth-generation native and educator from Washington, DC, she currently lives and works in Maryland. Lawton co-authored the book, Community-based Art Education Across the Lifespan: Finding Common Ground, and has numerous journal and book chapter publications, presentations, and art exhibitions. In addition to receiving a Distinguished Chair Fulbright in Edinburgh, Scotland, Lawton was an associate artist at the Tate Modern Exchange program in London. Artist residencies include the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Soaring Gardens, and the Anderson Center at Tower View. Her artworks are in the collections of the Library of Congress, Tate Britian Library,…