Sunday, November 10/17/24, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM [
Linocut
Group Age: Adults (limited to 6 students)
Date and Time: Sunday, November 10/17/24, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM [one day workshop, TBD on which date works for the studio]
Workshop Overview
This workshop explores the basics of relief printmaking with linocuts. We will be working with small-format linocuts that can be used as stamps with or without a print press. Print techniques like this are ideal for projects such as holiday cards or ex libris (“from the library of _”) stamps for a personal library. Students will have the opportunity to make multiple stamps. Instruction will include going over the process of drafting out designs, transferring them to linocuts, issues of simplification/legibility. This is a good workshop for students who are new to printmaking, though some prior experience with drawing is useful.
Workshop Objectives
Learn the basics of linocut printmaking.
Explore graphic design through small-format printmaking.
Develop ability to work independently on printmaking.
Workshop Schedule
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Introduction and Setup
Welcome and overview of workshop.
Introduction to materials and tools.
Brief demonstration of linocut techniques.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Drawing and Carving
Design composition ideas for stamps.
Draw and transfer stamps to linocuts.
Carve linocuts.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
Participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch or snacks.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Printing and Proofing
Inking, Proofing and Revising Prints.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Open Studio
Work on Additional Designs and Linocuts.
Materials Provided
Essdee 3 In 1 Lino Cutter and Stamp Carving Kit
Speedball Speedy Carve Block, 3” x 4” x ¼”
Printmaking Paper – 5” x 7” sheets
Tracing Paper
Assorted Ink Pads
Miscellaneous Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners, and Tape
Cost: $100 (+ $25 payable to the instructor for materials)
About Brian Kelley
Brian Kelley grew up in Fairfax, Virginia. He has an MFA in Painting from Indiana University and a BA in Studio Art from the College of William and Mary. His studio practice focuses on painting, drawing, and printmaking. He has exhibited at Bowery Gallery, Blue Mountain Gallery, First Street Gallery, Linda Matney Gallery, DCAC Gallery, Pyramid Atlantic, Maryland Hall, Muscarelle Museum of Art, among other places. He serves as the Chair of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts and is on faculty at Anne Arundel Community College and Prince George's Community College.
