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Date: June 20 & 21
Times: 10am-5pm Sat & Sun w/ one-hour lunch
Level: All
Membership Price: $324 (Members use code MEMBERS10 at checkout to receive 10% discount)
Materials Fee: $30 materials fee to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class. Cash or check would be appreciated.
Youth are encouraged to reach out to our Registrar about summer youth class discounts or scholarships that may be available for this workshop
Workshop Description:
Reduction cut printmaking is an exciting method of building up colors by carving into a single plate, unlike traditional Japanese multi-plate block prints. We will explore drawing and design ideas, work with Japanese carving tools with an emphasis on safety, and engage in the art of hand printing while demonstrating different methods of registration and ink modifiers.
This dynamic printmaking technique has been embraced by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Elizabeth Catlett, who explored reduction linocut processes to create bold, layered color prints.
About the Instructor:
Relief printmaking has been Nicholas Collins’ passion for over 18 years. For him, this unique medium stands apart from other graphic art forms because its essence lies in the physical act of carving. Whether working with wood or linoleum, he finds that carving an image into blocks infuses the prints with a sculptural energy that brings them to life. Through the process of drawing, carving, and printing—whether guided by theme, technique, or both—each print naturally leads to the next, creating an ongoing and deeply rewarding journey. Nicholas enjoys working with artists of all levels in this medium, as each session brings new discoveries and a sense of creative excitement.
https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_collins_printmaker
Required Materials:
All necessary material will be provided through materials fee
Optional Materials:
Ideas and images
Clothing that can get dirty / apron