Dates: Sunday, 3pm-6pm; 3/3
Ages: 18+, relief experience recommended
Cost: $35
Registration deadline: 3/3
Maximum enrollment: 8
Instructor: Tyler Green
Explore the tactile and expressive medium of woodcut printmaking with this 3 day, intermediate level workshop. Meant for artists who have some experience with hand carving and printing a relief block; who are looking to expand their set of skills and explore the medium.
In this hands-on workshop, learn to plan, carve, and edition a rich, multilayered woodcut using a hand-carved plywood block, paper stencils, and oil-based, water-soluble ink (Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks). You will be guided through a method that produces a small edition of bleed prints (a print without paper borders). Participants will use shina or birch plywood, and kitakata or similar paper. The workshop will go over methods to print with or without a press, though the focus during the course will be on printing with a press. Materials used in the class are all non-toxic, and safe for home or studio use.
Through practical demonstrations and guidance, you will learn:
Maintaining and sharpening woodcut tools
Block preparation and carving techniques
Image preparation, layer planning, and color theory
How to print and edition with an eye towards experimentation using reductive methods, selective inking, and stenciling
Woodcut tools recommended: While we have woodcut tools available for use in the classroom, it is highly recommended you get a basic set of quality tools for this class. The instructor uses a combination of Nemesi Moku Hanga To and Power Grip tools. Woodcut tool preference varies widely, so take a look at these options and chose based on your budget and hand size:
Nemesi Moku Hanga To - While the sets are often out of stock at McClains, you can make your own set. Use the sets listed as a guide. While more expensive, these are the best quality budget friendly tools listed here, and the handle length can be cut to preference and hand size.
Flexcut Beginners Palm Set - Good quality tools best for medium to small hand size.
Five Piece Power Grip Carving Set - Good quality tools best for medium to large hand sizes.
If you are in Minneapolis, or don’t want to order online, you can also stop by Woodcraft of Minneapolis. They carry a selection of tools, though are more focused on sculptural wood carving. Contact Tyler if you have questions about tools for this class: tyler@highpointprintmaking.org
About the Instructor: Tyler Green, Highpoint’s Education and Community Programs Manager, schedules and coordinates youth and adult workshops, hosts community events, work with schools to create unique curriculum, and leads sustainable youth programming, such as the Clean Water Stewards Project through the Hennepin Green Partners Community Education Grant. Tyler is also an active Highpoint co-op member, maintaining his own printmaking practice. Tyler’s hobbies include camping, canoeing, biking, tabletop roleplaying games, aquarium keeping, and music.
Website: www.tylergreenart.com
Instagram: @nefariousgreen
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration and payment may be completed through this website. Refunds are no longer available after the registration deadline. Please call 612-871-1326 or email info@highpointprintmaking.org if you wish to pay with cash or check, or have any questions.
DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Highpoint Member Discount: A 10% discount is available for Highpoint Members. Contact us at info@highpointprintmaking.org with questions. Interested in becoming a member?
Co-op Member Discount: Highpoint Co-op Members receive a 25% discount on all non-Sampler Session classes. Enter the Co-op Member discount code at checkout. Contact the Artistic Programs Director with questions.
Full Color Print Scholarship: A limited number of full tuition scholarships are available through the Full Color Print Scholarship, which provides free classes to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Request a scholarship for this class by clicking the button below, or call, email or visit Highpoint. See our Discounts and Scholarships page for more details.
