Linocut Relief Printing Without a Press for Beginners
2 May - 20 June 2023
Tuesdays 10.00am - 1.00pm
Overview
Date: 2 May - 20 June 2023 (Tuesdays)
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Create original hand printed linocut artworks without a press!
You will learn basic skills with strong encouragement to dig deep into your own creative imagination. Endless fun with like-minded students who contribute to the exploration of this fascinating art form.
Cilla Campbell is an experienced teacher and artist who will guide you through the lino carving and printing process using non-toxic water-based inks.
This course can only be booked directly through WEA Sydney. Please use the ‘Book Now’ button below to be taken to their website.
Or call 02 9264 2781
Course Outline
How to cut relief prints
How to print without a press
How to choose suitable paper / lino / vinyl / cutting tools / inks / rollers / brayers
Learn a brief overview of relief printmaking
Returning students will learn a variety of techniques eg mono prints / overlays / stencilling / reduction prints and more
Learning Outcomes
Learn a variety of techniques for cutting a relief print
Learn a variety of techniques for printing a relief print without a press
Gain an overview for choices of materials and tools used in relief printmaking
Know how to create relief prints without a press
Materials List
Speedball relief print cutting tools (or similar)
3 x A4 (approx) vinyl or lino print tiles (Vinyl tiles are softer to cut)
$5 at start of term to contribute to class inks / papers / rollers etc.
Venue
WEA Sydney
72 Bathurst St, Sydney
TRAVEL
Public transport recommended.
Limited parking available.
