Randy LeSage
Mon-Fri, 7/15—7/19, 10 am—3:30 pm
Create relief block images to print from onto handmade paper made by you! The instructor will guide the way for you to create block prints from soft-cut, linoleum or wood onto your unique papers. Most materials included.
Level: [NOV]
$290
7/15 - Morning - Introduction to the Nature and Compatibility of Papermaking and Relief Printmaking. Examples. Materials. Handouts. Demonstration of the process of Papermaking.
Afternoon - Students begin creating handmade paper forming.
7/16 - Morning - Students continue papermaking.
Afternoon - Students 'couch' handmade paper sheets with added materials, as chosen.
7/17 - Morning - Students conclude papermaking. Demonstration of Relief printing with handmade paper. Sizing dried sheets. Students create images and begin cutting blocks (wood, linoleum or soft-cut).
Afternoon - Students continue cutting blocks.
7/18 - Morning - Students print on handmade paper. Demonstration of Chine Colle.
Afternoon - Students continue printing.
7/19 - Morning Students continue relief printmaking.
Afternoon - Students conclude printing. Class review of each others' works.
Supplies-
Many supplies are provided within the studio including abaca pulp sheets for papermaking, deckles and frames, blenders, vats, relief wood blocks, linoleum and soft-cut blocks, printmaking inks, tools, cleaners, etc.
*** Students may add supplies of their own to augment the studio materials, including various papers to papermaking and printmaking methods.
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COURSE LEVEL CODES
- [ALL] - All - All levels welcome.
- [BEG] - Beginner - No experience required.
- [NOV] - Novice - Basic drawing skills. One or more courses and some familiarity with the subject and/or media.
- [INT] - Intermediate - Two or more courses in the media and/or subject and a solid understanding of drawing.
- [ADV] - Advanced - Three or more courses in the media and/or subject and a solid understanding of drawing.
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