Description: 4 week linocut printmaking course
Venue: Atelier Güve
Altıntepe Mahallesi,
Cihadiye Caddesi No: 52/B
Maltepe - İstanbul
Level: Beginner and intermediate level, suitable for all ages over 16.
Time: 4 weeks
Weekday day/evening or weekend day/evening one day per week.
Group Size: Maximum 2 people
All materials to be used will be included in the price.
For pricing or more information about the course, please contact us.
About This Course
In this 4-week course, you will be introduced to linocut printmaking and briefly learn about the history of linocut printmaking. You will get to know all the materials you will need for the linocut printing technique and learn the basic information. You will prepare the image according to its applicability to single and multi-color working techniques in linocut printing (this can be a reference photo or an image you have drawn yourself) and transfer it to the lino block surface. In the preparation phase of the lino 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 lino 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 lino block, you'll be ready to print. You will learn to ink 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 linoleum which will be transferred to paper. All the materials you need for your linocut 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.
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What this course will provide our students;
- Creating the visual in accordance with the application technique of linocut printing,
- Gaining the ability to intervene in the linol block by understanding the cutting techniques and keeping in mind the basics of painting such as light/dark, light/shadow, pattern and texture such as dot work, hatching,
- Developing the cutting and artistic vision power with one-on-one help and making the necessary improvements as part of this process,
- Gaining the ability to work meticulously and regularly at every stage of the work,
- Having the opportunity to work with artists in an atelier in a creative and inspiring environment.
Week 1
You will be introduced to linocut printing and get brief information about the history of linocut printmaking. You will get to know all the materials you will need for this printing technique and learn the basic information. You will prepare the image according to its applicability to linocut printing method (this can be a reference photo or a visual you have drawn yourself) and transfer it to the lino block surface. In the preparation phase of the lino block for printing, we will determine the layers and create the basic plan of light/dark, light/shadow, texture and depth. We will learn to cut the lino 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.
Week 2
Once you have completed cutting the lino block, you will be ready to take your first single-color print. You will learn to ink it correctly with rollers, using water-based or oil-based paints, depending on your preference. We will help you to print it on quality printing papers by hand (a spoon or a glass bottle is used here), or with a press.
Week 3
After learning the basics of single-color printing in the first two lessons, you will learn to work with multiple colors in different blocks. You will learn to design, separate and cut the image on separate lino blocks according to different color layers.
Week 4
You will learn how to print on high quality printing papers by aligning the color layers with multiple lino blocks that you have prepared.
What the Atelier Will Provide to Participants
We will provide all the materials you need for your linocut work.
These are;
- Drawing tools to create the image and transfer paper to transfer it to the lino block,
- Lino blocks in A4/A5 sizes and 3-4 mm thick,
- Ink, roller and cutting tools required for linocut,
- Papers suitable for linocut printing.
What We Recommend You to Bring
We recommend that you bring your design sketches or the image you want to work with this technique. But don't worry if you're having trouble finding inspiration, as our atelier will have plenty of suitable images and ideas 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 permanently on your clothing. Also we will provide the gloves you will need.
**We use sharp hand tools to cut lino block. We will instruct you on how to hold and use these tools, you are expected to follow these instructions and be careful when using all atelier tools and equipment.
Reservation
To join the linocut course or to get more information about other atelier opportunities, please send an email to atelierguve@gmail.com.
About Dates and Other Options
If you would like to take private lessons or organise a private group workshop, please contact us at atelierguve@gmail.com to get information about other date options that are more suitable for you.
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