In this class we will be carving rubbercut and battleship linoleum to produce a variety of printed outcomes. Students will begin by learning safety skills needed to create their designs without incident. We will then discuss how to design for printmaking with linoleum, how to "see" in reverse as you carve, and how to create a pattern.

We will have a heavy duty relief press to use for large images and a variety of smaller machines not intended for lino printing but work quite beautifully, to produce our prints. Of course, hand burnishing will be taught.

Students should have an interest in illustration and image reproduction, a willingness to be patient with themselves, and an ability to maintain a safe print studio.

Drawing skills are not necessary. We will learn how to transfer found images and patterns to our carving blocks.

At the end of this class we will also be creating a small shared edition of 4 x 5" prints to share amongst classmates and instructor.

Students should be comfortable with repetitive fine motor motions. If your student has mobility issues, please let us know in advance so meaningful accomodations can be created.
Teaching Artist: April Gavin

$510

15 spaces for CAMPers entering grades 6-8