Botanical Relief Printmaking: Linocut (in person)

Using local plant material as subject matter, while also exploring examples from both the golden age of botanical art in the 18th and 19th centuries and contemporary times, create a variety of linocut prints. Learn the basics of relief printing, how to design, transfer and carve a block, along with color theory to create single and multiple color prints. In the linocut reductive color printing technique, the block is carved and printed, then carved and printed again with a different color. Students are also encouraged to bring in their own plant materials, as well as drawings and sketches to use as inspiration. / Materials fee of $29 and facility fee of $144 in addition to the course tuition. Please review the Printshop Facility Fees Supply List for more information.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class has limited access to the Printshop. The class meets on Wednesdays from 6:30–9:30 p.m. and students have open studio work time Saturdays and Sundays 12:00–5:00 p.m.; no access on Sunday, July 21 due to a MCAD event. Students do not have access to the Printshop outside of these hours.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing and printmaking experience are helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies for the first class

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• 1 mounted linoleum block 5 x 4" or larger
• 1 mounted linoleum block 5 x 4” or smaller
• printmaking papers such as Canson, Stonehenge, Rives BFK, Mulberry, Lokta etc.
• rubber or nitrile gloves

Additional supplies needed throughout the course

• 2 or 3 mounted linoleum blocks, none larger than 9 x 12"

Optional supplies

• set of lino block carving tools or a Speedball carving tool with extra blades in the handle (Speedball carving tools will be available for students to use during class)
• registration pins (set of 2) (registration pins are available to use during class)
• extra fine sandpaper
• apron

A complete materials list will be discussed at the first class meeting. Students should expect to spend approximately $60 on supplies in addition to tuition.

Class resources
This class takes place in the Printshop. Please see the link for more information.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. An apron may be useful. Closed-toe shoes are required. Long hair should be tied back.

Class Savings

Register on or before May 13 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.