Linocuts and Stamp-Making with Brian Kelley

Sunday, November 17, 2024

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
                1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007 

Cost: $100 (plus $25 payable to the instructor for materials)

The class is limited to 6 people.

Class Description:

Workshop Overview

This workshop explores the basics of relief printmaking with linocuts.  We will be working with small-format linocuts that can be used as stamps with or without a print press.  Print techniques like this are ideal for projects such as holiday cards or ex libris (“from the library of _”) stamps for a personal library.  Students will have the opportunity to make multiple stamps.  Instruction will include going over the process of drafting out designs, transferring them to linocuts, issues of simplification/legibility.  This is a good workshop for students who are new to printmaking, though some prior experience with drawing is useful.

Workshop Objectives

• Learn the basics of linocut printmaking.
• Explore graphic design through small-format printmaking.
• Develop ability to work independently on printmaking.

Workshop Schedule

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Introduction and Setup

• Welcome and overview of the workshop.
• Introduction to materials and tools.
• Brief demonstration of linocut techniques.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Drawing and Carving

• Design composition ideas for stamps.
• Draw and transfer stamps to linocuts.
• Carve linocuts.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

• Participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch or snacks.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Printing and Proofing

• Inking, Proofing and Revising Prints

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Open Studio

• Work on Additional Designs and Linocuts.

Materials Provided

• Essdee 3 In 1 Lino Cutter and Stamp Carving Kit 
• Speedball Speedy Carve Block, 3” x 4” x ¼” 
• Printmaking Paper – 5” x 7” sheets
• Tracing Paper
• Assorted Ink Pads
• Miscellaneous Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners, and Tape

About Brian Kelley