Making Marks: Printmaking Workshop

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Making Marks: Relief Printmaking Workshop 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. Most 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) Shared/Classroom Supplies Water-based block printing ink (enough for 15 participants; ~1–2 lbs) Ink trays or palettes for rolling out ink (at least 5–6 to share) Baren, wooden spoon, or small printing press for transferring ink from block to paper Recycled paper, phone books, Paper towels or rags for cleanup Small containers of water (for cleaning tools and brayers) Trash bin / recycling bin 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