Heads & Tails: Creative Creatures!

Instructor: Linda Caldwell

August 15 - 9a.m. - 2p.m.
August 20 - 5p.m. - 7p.m.
August 22 - 9a.m. - 12:00p.m.

MEDIUM: Printmaking

Students will learn the basics of linoleum block printing in this 3-day workshop. They will then create a fantastical animal head and tail to print, swap, and share! All experience levels welcome!

Day 1: Learn a brief history of linoleum block printing, practice basic designs, cuts, transfers, and more. Then brainstorm and design your animal to begin carving!

Day 2: Print heads and tails in ink and begin designing the front and back covers for the Heads and Tails book.

Day 3: Exchange prints and assemble individual accordion books.

COST: $195 GVA Member / $225 Non-member; $40 Material Fee

What is block printmaking? Block Printing is one of the oldest types of printmaking, and has been around for thousands of years. The artist carves an image/pattern/print into a piece of wood, linoleum, rubber, or other materials, covers it in ink, and transfers the image on to paper or fabric. Each print made is unique and one of a kind!