Woodblock Printmaking

March 4 - 6; 3 days; 9 am - 5 pm.

Nick Wroblewski
Non-Toxic Print Studio
$255.00
$60.00
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Woodblock printing is one of the oldest ways of creating multiple images. Through the tactile process of literally “carving” imagery, this workshop will investigate the methods of relief woodblock printmaking. This course is an introduction to the basics of creating a multi-color woodblock print. Techniques covered will include transfer, carving, reduction, and multi-block methods. Simplify the seemingly complicated world of layers, woodcarving, reversed imagery, registration, and printing. This course will demonstrate hand printing techniques as well as techniques that utilize a manual printing press (located at the Grand Marais Art Colony). Students will also be encouraged to discuss imagery, abstraction, and conceptual intent. Embark on the adventuresome process of creating a unique, colorful image through woodcarving!

The first day of this course will deal with imagery, layout and design, and carving. There will be an initial introduction to the course and the steps of the complete process. Participants will discuss composition and subject matter. The individual project will be shaped depending on experience level, and the complexity of the print will be based on one’s individual abilities. Carving techniques will be taught and students will be shown examples of various textures, incorporating wood grain, and safety.

The second day will cover inking and printing. As the first stages of the blocks are finished being carved, students will be shown techniques for inking and the workings of the printing press. A general overview of ink mixing, characteristics, and application will be discussed. After the first color is printed, the students will be shown techniques for transferring the image to another block for separate color groups. Students will also be given the option to stick with one block and complete the print as a “reduction” print.

On the third day, the class will continue printing and “reduction” carving. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of combining all the elements together, especially registration techniques, and carving negative space. The participants will continue with printing and at the end of class there will be a brief discussion and kind “critique” of the finished work.


This is a joint North House Folk School/ Grand Marais Art Colony class that uses the Art Colony facilities, please contact North House to register at 888-387-9762 or visit:

http://www.northhouse.org/courses/courses/course.cfm/cid/243


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