Venue: The Studio
Address: 5 Cameron Street Clunes Victoria 3370
2024 Date/s:
Wednesday 31st January - Introductory Reduction Lino-cut Printing Workshop (Completed)
Monday 12th February - Introductory Reduction Lino-cut Printing Workshop (Completed)
Wednesday 14th February - Introductory Reduction Lino-cut Printing Workshop (Completed)
Saturday 24th February - Introductory Reduction Lino-cut Printing Workshop (Completed)
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Skill level: Existing students and new welcome. Suits all levels of experience
Cost:
Contact: christinelethlean@bigpond.com (N.B. Limited numbers/Bookings essential)
BASIC INTRODUCTION TO LINO-CUT PRINTING WORKSHOP
This Introduction to lino-cut printing workshop is aimed at students wishing to explore basic printing techniques on fabric and fibre (paper) surfaces. Students will be given a brief overview of how to draw and carve a surface design and will get to test a variety of tools and materials including soft and hard carving blocks, cutting tools, inks, paints, brayers and barens.
Basic reduction linocut techniques will be introduced for those wishing to achieve multiple colours in a single print while only using one block. In addition other printing methods such as as monotype printing using gel-plates relief and rub marking will be briefly demonstrated.
A design is cut, carved or gouged into a sheet of linoleum, and this stamp is then inked and pressed onto the fabric, creating repeating patterns. The Introduction to lino-cut printing class will cover designing and drawing your image, how to transfer it to a ‘ezi-carve lino block, and the best methods for proper carving to make a long-lasting and reusable stamp. You will gain a brief overview of traditional repeat patterns and how to print a large area with just one stamp. Your design could be a logo, pattern, words or a hand drawing. You’ll get to take your new stamp and prints home to keep honing your lino-cut printing skills.
Students will be encouraged and supported to create printed pieces to their liking that can be included in their everyday textile art works or projects. They will be guided to explore and test ideas whilst making a colourful mess and having fun. Please wear comfortable shoes as this is a day that requires a lot of standing and wear suitable clothing for painting. This workshop is an informal and relaxed environment and students are encouraged to work at their own pace. It is ideally suited for those wishing to work alongside others and have advice and support readily available.
COVIDSAFE INFORMATION
As COVID transmission will continue to occur in the community and as we adjust to the flows and ebbs of transmission around us, the ‘COVID situation’ will be monitored and reviewed accordingly. Please be advised to follow new announcements as they come to hand and if you are scheduled to attend the studio and you are feeling unwell, reschedule your attendance as early as possible.
Class numbers are capped so please advise me if you are unable to attend as I may have a waitlist for that class or if numbers are low I will cancel that session. Your cooperation is essential to the smooth running of the studio schedule. In the event a workshop may have to be cancelled I will contact you to rearrange your class booking. Thank you.