Block Printing for Beginners S26

Meeting Times

• Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Description

In-person class at Fox Chapel Area High School

NEW! Beginner friendly, no experience necessary!

Block—or relief—printing is a centuries-old technique used to create duplicates of a unique image. Learn to turn your own original sketch into a reusable stamp that you can use again and again. Through demonstrations and hands-on instruction, local artist Spencer Jenkins will teach the techniques that will allow you to sketch, carve, and print with your very own linoleum stamp.

• Week 1: Get comfortable safely using the carving tools by practicing on a 6” x 8” piece of linoleum.
• Week 2: Design and carve the final stamp on a 12” square piece of linoleum.
• Week 3: Learn the correct way to apply ink to the stamp using a brayer. There will be plenty of time to practice inking and stamping.

Use your stamp to make a variety of one-of-kind items such as cards, gift wrap, tote bags, apparel, tea towels, napkins, and more! A perfect way to create unique gifts for family and friends!

Class-Specific Notes

A material fee of $40 will be collected by the instructor on the first night of class. This covers the cost of two pieces of linoleum block, one for practice and one for the finished print.

Students will also need to bring their own block cutter kit similar to the one found here: Blick Lino Cutter Set | BLICK Art Materials