Relief Printing Class: Greeting Cards

This beginner-friendly class is an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest forms of printmaking. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, and papers, and you will learn how to transfer your design and carve and ink the block. You will handprint the block on test paper before using the printing press to print a set of five greeting cards. (After this class, members will be certified to use the press for relief printing.)

Please read through the relief printing handout () before class. Several winter-themed designs will be available for you to choose from, including snowflakes, ice skates, sleds, trees, tea cups, sweaters, and boots. These simple designs will allow you to focus on the fundamentals of printmaking and ensure that you have plenty of time to print your greeting cards.

Certification for Members: Printing Press

Members who demonstrate proper use of the printing press will be certified for independent access to the tool.

Thanks to generous donations from The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, prices of our certification classes are greatly reduced.

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Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.

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