Slow Printmaking

July 3: We’ll discuss block materials and pros and cons, the tools, safety, drawing (and positive and negative space), transferring images to the block, and different ways to remove material for different effects (cutting tools, abrasives, rotary tools)

July 10: We will start or continue carving the blocks, discuss how to avoid & deal with slips and accidents, and how to create textures, patterns, as well as how to achieve tones and shading, volume, and perspective.

July 17: Exploring proper press setup, the critical role of correct pressure, ink preparation and inking the block. Then we will print test prints and examine them, discussing what changes to consider before final prints.

July 24: All your hard work comes to life as you prepare and print your final versions. We’ll print a small, numbered, edition of your print and enjoy the fact that each is unique in its own way.

You may also like the following events from Every One Every Day Halifax:

• This month, 24th June, 05:00 pm, Host Gathering in Halifax
• This month, 28th June, 12:00 pm, The Big Picnic! in Halifax
• Next month, 2nd July, 03:15 pm, Powwow Etiquette in Halifax

Also check out other Arts events in Halifax, Fine Arts events in Halifax.