Linocut printmaking Class

New Class at the Art Gallery at the NWA Mall!

We will use Lino gauges to carve designs into 3 x 3-inch soft cut linoleum blocks. Then we will use ink pads to ink and stamp out carved Lino block multiple times onto paper.

Those Artists who choose to create a pattern will have the opportunity to ink their block and fill a paper with their design. Those artists who choose to create a single image will have the opportunity to ink and print multiple images on paper (a format like a polaroid) . This is also a great time to print your image into your sketchbook/journal/dot journal.

Everyone will have a carved block and printed images to take with them.

WARNING: the Lino gauges are sharp and it is possible to cut yourself. But I have been teaching linocut printmaking in public school this way and rarely anyone get cut. But it can be done.

HOMEWORK :-) look around the internet at Linocut artists for ideas and inspiration. If you have time, sketch and draw out a few ideas to bring with you.

This class is open to all 12 years old and up. Students who are younger than 16 need to be accompanied by an adult. The adult does not have to take the class, but they might want to.