Introduction to Printmaking

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Learn basic printmaking techniques including Monotype and Linocuts

-Student will explore various printmaking techniques, with a focus on creating Monotypes and Linocuts.
-Student will explore the proper ways of preparing printmaking paper for image.
– Student will learn the proper and safe way of using various carving and etching tools while exploring this importance of mark making when creating image.
-Student will explore the viscosity of printmaking ink and proper clean up methods for oil based inks.
-Students will learn to print by hand using Baren; as well as 12” wide intaglio press to create embossing.

Week 1-Introduction to the history of printmaking.
-Introduction to notable visual artist who are printmakers
-Exploring Monotypes
-Printmaking inks and solvents
-Preparing Printmaking Paper
-Exploring Linocuts
-Intro to printmaking Baren and intaglio press

Week 2-Work on composition for monotype
-Printmaking Paper-identifying water marks, measuring and tearing paper with
deckled edges
-Exploring ink visocity and using Brayer and Baren.

Week 3-Work on composition for linocut
-Transfer image to plate
-Carving image linoleum plate

Week 4-Finish planning and carving out image from linoleum plate
-Inking plate
-Printing image
-Intro to printmaking press
-Transfer image from plate to paper

Week 5-Finish printing image
-Drying image, (numbered, titled, signed)
-Matting finished image