OCAG117 Linocut for beginners

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Event Series Event Series: OCAG117 Linocut for beginners

This is a 6-week adult and teen 17+ class. Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 21, 28 (No class 2/14)
NOTE: ALL SUPPLIES are included in the pricing.
Instructor: Jo Guscott

Goals for Beginning Linocut Block Printing Course
• to develop an understanding of what block printing is
• to understand the tools and materials
• to practice the safety measures when using the cutting tools
• to create simple designs for printing
• to be able to transfer a design to a block
• to be competent in cutting the block
• to be competent in inking the block and printing on a register
• to understand how to clean the materials
• to be able to cut and print a two- or three-color linocut reduction print.

Week 1
• introduce tools and terms
• show basic steps
• discuss safety
• practice cutting on old blocks
• transfer drawing to new block
• cut block
• test print

Week 2
• transfer new drawing to block
• cut block and test print
• use different colored papers
• discuss reduction prints

Week 3
• transfer drawing to block
• color in drawing to use as a guide
• do first cut and print on good paper

Week 4-6
• do two more cuts and print
• number, title and sign prints

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