This introductory course allows students to gain both observational drawing skills and experience in relief printmaking techniques. Create an image of a figure while observing a live model, using relief carving tools on linoleum blocks and learn to transform the image to multiple prints in the printmaking studio. Course descriptionThe first two hours of the class session is in the drawing studio with a live model. Students learn basic carving techniques and practice with carving tools on smaller blocks while observing the model in a series of short poses as a warm up. Students are encouraged to carve directly from observation, rather than using drawing tools, such as pencil or charcoal, on the blocks. The remaining time allows for more in depth carving while observing the model in one or two longer poses. The last two hours of the class session takes place in the MCAD's printmaking studio to learn basic relief printing techniques and create multiple prints using the carved linoleum blocks created in the drawing studio. Students use the blocks and a printing press to produce beautiful black and white prints. Students are encouraged to share prints with other students for a print exchange.The class presents an intriguing challenge for printmakers, people who draw, and any artist who wants to try something new and different. / Materials fee of $27 and Facility fee of $11 included in 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 detailsThis class meets in person on MCAD’s campus. This class has limited access to the Printshop. Students do not have access to the Printshop outside of class hours. Please review the Printshop guidelines in advance.PrerequisitesPrevious drawing experience is required. Previous printmaking experience helpful, not required. Previous carving experience is helpful, not required.Required materialsSupplies for the first classSpeedball unmounted tan linoleum. Please purchase the tan, not the battleship gray lino if possible. One or two smaller sheets to practice on - 4x6” or 3x4” - and two larger sheets - 9 x 12” or larger. extra fine sandpaper rubber or nitrile glovesapronOptional suppliesset of lino block carving tools (Speedball carving tools will be available for students to use during class)Students should expect to spend approximately $35-$75 on supplies in addition to tuition. What to wear Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. Closed toed shoes are required. Long hair should be tied back. Questions?Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $99.00 Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens January 6. Date: Sun, Mar 16, 2025 - Sun, Mar 16, 2025 Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Sunday Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Spring 2025 Instructor: Mary Leikvold Location: In Person SKU: CSFA 1311 01 SP25 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience is required. Previous printmaking experience is helpful but not required. Previous carving experience is helpful but not required.