3-week Multi-block Linocut Printmaking with Barb Greenwood
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This is a 3-week class that begins with a brief introduction to the multi-block linocut printmaking process, tools. and surfaces. By the end of the series, all participants will leave with a set of completed prints. Class meets on Mondays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Multiblock linocut is a printmaking technique where multiple separate linoleum blocks are used to create a single layered, multi-colored image. Unlike the reduction method, which destroys a single block as you carve each layer, the multiblock method preserves each carved plate, allowing you to reprint the edition at any time.
Week 1: Session will begin with an overview of the techniques, tools, and surfaces involved in lincout printmaking. Guidance will be given on how to select subject matter. Students may have an opportunity to try some of the cutting tools in order to help them better understand what makes good choices for designs.
Week 2: Students will bring images, drawings, or designs that they will transfer to their blocks. After designs. are transferred, students will begin cutting their blocks, and will begin the first layer or two of the printmaking process.
Week 3: Students will continue/finish their edition of linocut prints.
All supplies required for the class will be included. However, all students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook and pencils for note-taking and sketches .
Barb Greenwood
In 6th grade Barbara was introduced to the world of art making. Making art and sharing her passion to create with others has been the core driver of her life. After ten years of teaching art in public and private schools and another twenty-five years working as a master-level board-certified art therapist in medical settings, she finally was able to retire. Right in the middle of Covid, she moved from Ohio to the Traverse City area. That first year with her partner, the focus was on building their home, which included her own studio. From that point, she began focusing on making her own art as well as connecting with the art
community around her.
Teaching all media and harnessing them as an art therapist, Barbara’s own artwork tends to be quite eclectic! For the last few years, she has focused on creating works made from handmade paper, paint, embroidery floss, thread, and fiber. Always interested in printmaking, she continued her studies by taking printmaking classes at Northwestern Michigan College.