Deep Dive Linocut (Reduction and Multi-Block Plates) with Hannah Cantellow

Description

4-week evening course - Discover the joy of creating multi-layered, colourful prints and unlock your inner printmaker! You’ll explore the intricate and unique Reduction and Multi-block printmaking techniques in this immersive hands-on course. This course delves deep into the intricacies of the process, focusing on precision, skill refinement, and advanced methods for those seeking a technical approach. But whether you're an experienced printmaker or a technically-driven novice, this intensive workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create complex, multi-layered linocut prints, guiding you through each step from design inception to the finished edition. What will I learn? - Gain an understanding of the history, techniques, and materials - How to create and plan your artwork, taking into consideration multiple layers and colours - Understand the importance of thinking ahead and crafting a well-executed design - Explore various carving tools and learn to control lines, shapes, and textures - Ink mixing for creating rich and vibrant prints - Experimenting with various ink applications and papers to achieve desired effects - How to print multiple colours from a single block (reduction) - How to print multiple colours from multiple blocks (multi-block) - Proper registration and alignment techniques, resulting in clean and professional prints - Make and use a registration template - use with ternes burton pins - Print using a relief press and burnish by hand - How to number and sign your work when editioning prints - Prioritise safety in the studio by learning how to handle tools, inks, solvents and operate presses.

What's included in the price?

All tools, materials and equipment.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Hannah Cantellow Studio

with Craft Courses since 2021

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