Linocut Printmaking Workshop

In this class students will be introduced to the printmaking process of linocut. The class will cover techniques in carving linoleum, composition, ink mixing, and printing. At their own pace students will learn how to create a design and carve it in linoleum using carving tools. Students will learn how to ink and print their linoleum blocks by hand. In a relaxed and welcoming environment students will create many beautiful prints of their own as well as collaborate with their classmates.

• Students will learn to draw a design for printing with an understanding of reverse images, contrast, and creating a compelling composition.
• Students will learn carving techniques for two types of carving tools, V-guage and U-guage and carve their designs out of linoleum blocks
• Students will learn to ink up their blocks with ink and print multiple prints by hand
• Students will each go home with their carved block and 5 prints of their design on blank greeting cards with envelopes.
• Students will come away with a greater understanding of linocut printmaking and their own unique handmade art.

Students of all skill levels and/or curious about Artisans Asylum's Screen Printing Shop. Students must be 18 years or older to attend.

• Linoleum
• Pencils
• Access to A2's x and tools for the duration of the session.
• Ink
• Brayers
• Palette knife
• Carving tools
• Blank envelopes and cards
• Paper for take home
• Handouts

Brooke is a professional printmaker and painter. She holds a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and shows her work widely in New England, New York, and beyond. Brooke works in Studio 291 at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts in Lowell, MA. She is currently represented by The Society of American Graphic Artists and Equity Gallery in New York, NY and Galaray House, contemporary art gallery in Lexington, MA. She has thirteen years of teaching experience and currently teaches adult art workshops and holds artist demos at several locations in New England.