Fall Leaves Linocut | Alan Li

Please join us for a delightful afternoon of printmaking! Learn how to create original Linocut prints using fall tree leaves for inspiration. By the end of class, attendees will take home four 8 x 10 prints and four 5x7 prints, plus the knowledge of how to set up a linocut workspace at home. Please bring an apron or wear old clothing.

All materials included. Beginners welcome!

During this workshop, you'll learn the basics of lino printing, as well as how to set up your own hoe studio.

Materials are included! Participants will take home the following:

• 4 8x10" prints
• 4 5x7" prints
• Your hand-carved Lino leaves

Don't miss this opportunity to try out printmaking and create a beautiful set of prints..

About the Instructor

Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature focused art programs and workshops.

Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation.

In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden.

Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing and Linocut Printmaking at the High Park Nature Centre and Toronto Botanical Garden.

See more of his works here: https://www.alanlidrawings.com/

About Gwartzman's

We bring high-quality art supplies to all artists. Since 1950, we’ve focused on consistently offering artists nothing but the finest materials out there. We’ve been a creative cornerstone at 448 Spadina Avenue, since our doors first opened on October 2nd, 1945. Over 75 years later, continues to flourish as a haven for artists seeking inspiration, guidance and of course the best art materials around.

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