Resource person: Education Manager | education@chehalemculturalcenter.org

Location: Room 202 (Chehalem Cultural Center) | 415 E. Sheridan St, Newberg, OR, 97132

Description:

This four part beginning class is designed to introduce participants to the world of relief printmaking, an age-old technique that forms the foundation for many traditional forms of print art, from woodcuts to linocuts. Students will explore the creative process, learn fundamental techniques, and create their own original prints.

Relief printing involves carving an image or design into a surface, inking it, and then transferring the image onto paper or fabric, producing rich, textured prints. This class will provide a hands-on approach to the art form, allowing students to gain practical skills while fostering their creative expression.

This class is ideal for beginner and intermediate printmakers. All experience levels welcome!

MATERIALS: 

• Carving tools
• Linoleum
  • Four- 4 x 6” pieces of grey, unmounted linoleum (for week 2)
  • 3, 4 x 6” pieces of grey, unmounted linoleum
  • 1 piece of mounted linoleum (2 x 3” or 4 x 6”)
• Soft Cut, one piece, 2 x 3” or 4 x 6”
• Paper 5 x 7” (Recommend Strathmore 300 or 400 series Printmaking Paper)
• Bamboo or plastic baren, or a wooden spoon
• Brayer
• Relief Print Ink in black, white, blue, red and yellow (water soluble relief inks, not oil based inks)
• Palette knife
• Pencil
• Permanent marker (fine sharpie or micron pen)
• Sketchbook for notes and project planning
• Newsprint (one 9 x 12 pad)

Most of these materials are included in the Speedball Deluxe Block Printing Kit

Available spots: 4 out of 12

Price: $160.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 16 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Please see the materials list- reach out via email for sourcing assistance.

Prerequisites: All levels welcome- please see supplies list. Minimum of 4 enrolled for class to run.

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