Curious about printmaking? Join Artist and Professor Monica Lynn James for a fun, hands-on relief print workshop designed for both beginners and experienced artists. Through guided demos and open experimentation, you’ll learn the relief print process and see how an image comes to life in ink. Participants will design, carve, and print a small relief artwork to take home. Whether you’re new to printmaking or an experienced artist, this workshop offers something meaningful for every level.

 

Some supplies included.

 

Students will bring:

• 1 small soft EZ Cut Block (approx. 4” x 6” or 5” x 7”)

• 1 set of linoleum carving tools (basic 3–5 piece set)

• 1 sheet of tracing paper (for transferring designs)

• 1 pencil

• 1 eraser

• 1 small brayer (3”–4”)

• 1 palette knife or old credit card (for mixing ink)

• 10 sheets of printmaking paper (12” x 18” or similar)

• 1 apron or old shirt (to protect clothing)

 

Included in class:

• Water-based block printing ink

• Ink trays or palettes for rolling out ink

• Baren, wooden spoon, or small printing press for transferring ink from block to paper

• Recycled paper, phone books, Paper towels or rags for cleanup

 

Optional/Helpful

• Reference images or sketchbooks for design ideas

• Gloves (if participants prefer not to get ink on hands)

• Masking tape (to secure paper while printing)

• Extra blocks for practice