Woodcut is among the oldest printmaking techniques, and continues to be a strong graphic tradition today. This workshop will introduce you to the tools and methods needed to allow you to carve and print from your own relief woodblocks. You will explore carving techniques to obtain a range of texture, depth, and dramatic contrast to create strong visual statements in your artwork. We will also study examples of the woodcut throughout history, allowing you to see the different possibilities of this expression.

What you will learn in this class:
- To carve woodblocks safely using different
techniques of mark making
- To print your woodblocks by hand
- To know the reasons for choosing wood and
paper and the outcomes to expect
- Gain a brief understanding of the history of
the development of the woodcut

Materials provided :
- Newsprint for drawing and proofing
- Drawing materials: pencils, Sharpie
markers, erasers
- Carving tools, chisels (only for use at the
workshop) 

Age Limit: 14 and above. No refunds or cancellations