WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO LINOCUT PRINTMAKING
​with Astrid La Fleur

DATES: Saturday - Sunday 6 - 7 Oct 2018
TIMES: 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturday & 11.30am - 2pm Sunday
COST: $225 + $25 material cost

This workshop is for people who wish to begin their exploration of relief block printing. Participants will be taught: 
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  • To explore different mark-making techniques
  • To use the studio and tools safely and respectfully
  • To prepare paper for printing
  • To ink a block
  • Basic registration of prints
  • To set the various presses correctly and the responsible use of them when printing.

Workshop Booking: Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Coming in 2020

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Schedule
Day 1:

Introduction to:
  • Tools and materials
  • Planning the image
  • Drawing the image
  • Cutting the block





Day 2:
  • Proofing and printing
  • Printing without a press
  • Colour printing
  • Registration
  • Printing with the Albion press and with the roller press
Participants will print several images to take home.


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​Participants are asked to provide the following:
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  • apron for printing
  • Notebook or visual diary
  • HB pencil and biro
  • Lunch and snacks for both days
  • Disposable gloves

All other materials will be supplied.

In compliance with Workshop Health & Safety regulations, all participants must wear closed-in shoes.

​Lunch is not provided, though tea and coffee will be available.