Description: One day woodcut printmaking workshop
Venue: Atelier Güve
Altıntepe Mahallesi,
Cihadiye Caddesi No: 52/B
Maltepe - İstanbul
Level: Beginner and intermediate level, suitable for all ages over 16.
Time: 10:00 - 14:00 (4 hours)
Weekday day/evening or weekend day/evening one day of the week.
Group Size: Maximum 4 people
All materials to be used will be included in the price.
For pricing or more information about the workshop, please contact us.
About This Workshop
You will be introduced to woodcut printing, and you will learn briefly about the history of printmaking. You will get to know all the materials you will need for the woodcut printing technique and you will learn the basic information. You will prepare the image according to its applicability to the woodcut printing technique (this can be a reference photo or an image you have drawn yourself) and transfer it to the wood block surface. In the preparation phase of the wood block for printing, we will help you to determine the layers and create the basic plan of light/dark, light/shadow, texture and depth. You will learn to cut the wood block effectively and safely with different cutting tips. You will learn to obtain straight lines, crosshatch and use the dot technique in harmony with your design.
Once you've finished cutting the wood block, you'll be ready to print. You will learn to ink the wood block surface correctly with rollers using water-based or oil-based inks, depending on your preference. You will make your prints on quality papers by hand (a spoon or a glass bottle will be used here), or with a press. In this way, you will have experienced and learned both the traditional technique and the modern technique.
Within the day we should have drawn out, carved and inked up your woodleum which will be transferred to paper. All the materials you need for your woodcut printmaking work will be provided by the atelier. At the end of the day, three to five prints without cutting your fingers is the goal.
Our guests will be able to take the carved block home with them so they can print as many times as they want using very few tools.
Printmaking is a fun way to create images that can be used as poster art, t-shirt & fabric designs, or limited edition fine art prints. It's great for handmade gifts. We will guide you through all the steps to make some rather impressive prints.
What the Atleier Will Provide to Participants
We will provide all the materials you need for your woodcut work.
These are;
- Drawing tools to create the image and transfer paper to transfer it to the wood block,
- Wood blocks in A5 size and 10-15 mm thick,
- Ink, roller and cutting tools required for woodcut,
- Papers suitable for woodcut printing.
What We Recommend You Bring
We recommend that you bring your design sketches or the image you want to work with this technique. However, do not worry if you have difficulty finding inspiration, because there will be plenty of suitable images and ideas in our atelier for you to reference.
You can also bring a notebook to take notes during the workshop.
Safety
We will provide participants with aprons to prevent paint, ink, etc. from getting on their clothes, otherwise the ink may remain on your clothes permanently. Also we will provide the gloves you will need.
**We use sharp hand tools to cut the wood block. We will give you instructions on how to hold and use these hand tools, you are expected to follow these instructions and be careful when using all atelier tools and equipment.
Reservations
To join the woodcut printmaking workshop or to get more information about other atelier opportunities, please email us at atelierguve@gmail.com.
About Dates and Other Options
If you would like to take a private lesson or organise a private group workshop, please contact us at atelierguve@gmail.com to learn about other date options that are more suitable for you.
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