This is just a reminder about the relief printmaking and letterpress classes I’m teaching this spring at the Printmaking Center of New Jersey. I hope you can join me! You can now register online and pay through paypal on PCNJ’s registration page. Photos below are from other projects and classes.

Friday, March 9, 10am-4pm
Introduction to Linoleum Relief Printmaking

M: $ 90, NM: $105. Materials Fee: $20
Relief printing is the oldest and simplest method of printmaking. This 1-day workshop will explore basic carving and inking techniques using linoleum. Students will learn how to transfer an image to a block and carve the image. Then we will set up the etching press to print as well as practice how to print by hand with a baren or wooden spoon. We will also discuss how to edition a print, and will explore simple relief monotype techniques to add color to prints. A limited supply of tools is available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own.

Two Fridays: March 16 AND March 23, 10:30am-3:30pm
The Wood Type Poster

M: $90, NM: $105. Materials Fee: $25
Posters typically use both text and image and are attention-grabbing and informative. Students will learn how to set up the letterpress to create an individual poster using wood type and linoleum illustrations. We will explore the basics such as ink-mixing, how to use press furniture, printing, and clean up. We will decide on a theme and print enough posters to exchange prints with each other and still have some to take home.

Friday, March 30, 11am-4pm
The Layered Letterpress Print: A Jumbled Collaborative Project

M: $90, NM: $105. Materials Fee: $40
Using wood type, ornaments, and pre-carved linoleum-cuts, we will work to create a collaborative jumbled print. We will experiment with pressure printing, a collage-like technique that offers atmosphere to a print on different types of paper. We will also explore other printmaking tricks such as ink transparency and rotations. All levels welcome.