Beginning Relief Printmaking Workshop

Instructor: Ellen Rosenthal
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9am-12pm
Cost: $15 for Del Ray Artisans members / $25 for non-members
Class size: 3-10 participants
(Register by April 13)

Learn how to make fine art original relief block prints. This 3-hour class will teach the basics to get you started making relief block prints. This involves carving a design into a block of some material like wood or latex, inking it, and then applying paper to make the print. This workshop is designed for beginners (ages 16+) and those who want to reconnect with block printing. Please bring all the materials listed below.

The materials and supplies are all available from various ONLINE vendors, such as Blick Art Supplies (see “DRA Printmaking 2022” wish list), Amazon, or Plaza Art. Please be aware that due to the current delivery slowdowns, you will need to order any supplies at least 10 days in advance. If you have any questions or concerns about supplies, email the instructor at efrosevalley@gmail.com.

Students should bring:

• Speedball Block Printing Starter Kit—includes brayer, lino handle and cutters, and Speedy Carve block. (Blick or Amazon)
• Speedball Water Soluble Block Printing Ink Starter Set—6 colors with satiny finish 1.25 tubes, water-soluble inks. (Blick or Amazon—If you don’t want the full starter set, at least purchase a tube of brown and a tube of purple ink.)
• Drawing paper, approx 8.5 x 11 inches. Suggested: Strathmore 400 Series Sketch paper pad 9 x 12 inches (Blick or Amazon)
• Strathmore printmaking paper:
  • Strathmore 333-11 300 Series Printmaking, Lightweight, 11 x 14 inches, 30 sheets (Amazon) OR
  • Strathmore 400 Series Printmaking Paper – 8″ x 10″, 20 Sheets (Blick)
• Additional printmaking paper:
  • Ucreate Printmaking Paper, 9″x12″, White, 100 Sheet (Amazon) OR
  • Speedball Printmaster Paper Pads – 9″ x 12″, 50 Sheets (Blick)
• Speedball Bench Hook and Inking Plate for Block Printing, 9 x 7 inches (Blick or Amazon)
• Pencil for drawing
• Art Envelope or mesh bag to take artwork home (Blick or Amazon)
• Smock or apron (Water soluble ink should wash off clothing, but may not from certain fabrics.)
• Paper towels
• Roll of wax paper
• Stack of newspapers (if possible)

Face masks are required during this workshop.

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