Linoleum Block Printing Class in Charlestown

The gateway into the world of relief printmaking, linoleum carving is both easy for beginners to learn and versatile enough for professionals to produce beautiful works of editioned art! The Reflex Letterpress linoleum carving workshop is a 2 1/2 hour class that covers the basics of carving linoleum blocks, running them on the press, troubleshooting problems, and making changes. The bonus of printing in a letterpress studio is that wood-mounted linoleum blocks are almost the exact height needed to print on a letterpress, with only small adjustments needed for proper inking, printing pressure and paper positioning. Blocks, tools, paper and ink all supplied. Attendees may bring their own carving tools or use tools available at the Press. Instructor Ted Ollier not only got his BFA and MFA in printmaking, but has taught printmaking and letterpress at various universities and at his own letterpress studio for the past fifteen years. Additionally, once the basics are covered and everyone has pulled several successful proofs, Ted will demonstrate ways of printing without a press so that attendees will have the option to continue carving and printing at home!

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