Instructor: Patrick Bulas
Thursdays 1-4pm
10 weeks: September 25 to November 27
Location: Online
$387.50 
Prerequisite: None

In this introduction to printmaking, students will have the opportunity to work with several print mediums including linocut, drypoint, and monoprint. Step by step demonstrations by the instructor will be followed by in-class projects, allowing students to practice what they have learned. In addition, students are encouraged to create their own independent work as they continue to become more familiar with each print medium. Everything that is taught during the course can be done at home without the need for expensive, specialized equipment. Students will receive feedback on their work from the instructor as well as from each other through critiques and informal discussions. The course will finish with a print exchange, where everybody will receive a print from each other.

 

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Syllabus

Week One: 

• Introduction
• Looking at the history of printmaking and how contemporary artists work with print
• Overview of the course-supply list, course content, class print suite, etc
• Using viewfinders and a still life to work with composition and try out linocut

Week Two: 

• Black and white relief printing
• Go over inking, paper, registration, signing and editioning
• Mark making and pattern-Looking at different textures and how to render them onto lino blocks using a variety of cutting patterns

Week Three: 

• Combining found objects with lino blocks
• Introduction to color and printing in layers

Week Four: 

• Group Critique with both finished prints and work in progress
• Chine Colle

Week Five: 

• Color reduction printing
• Seed packet project
• Combining color through transparent layers & working with complementary colors

Week Six: 

• In class work period

Week Seven: 

• Dry point on aluminum, copper, and Plexiglas

Week Eight: 

• Monoprint 

Week Nine: 

• In class work period

Week Ten: 

• Final Critique & Print Suite

Supplies

• Relief Ink: Basic inks for studio use are included. Inks and ink suppliers will be discussed for students wanting to obtain inks for personal use
• Paper: Lynx Cover is a good, inexpensive paper to start with. Other recommended papers: Stonehenge, Somerset Satin, Kitakata, Mulberry, Gampi. (Thinner papers are recommended)
• Linoleum blocks: Battleship linoleum is recommended. Speedy-Cut Easy linoleum is acceptable. Unmounted linoleum in smaller sizes are recommended: 5” x 7” or 4” x 6”
• Shop towels or rags
• A small piece of Plexiglas or glass: approx. 8” x 10”
• Paint scraper
• Palette knives
• Small wood blocks will be provided for introduction. Students who wish to continue working with wood must provide their own additional blocks
• Carving tools: Niji carving tools or Speedball lino cutter are recommended
• Mylar sheet
• Wooden spoon or baren
• Wax paper
• Brayer
• Newsprint pad: 18" x 24"
• Sketch pad/notebook
• Pencils, pens
• Ruler
• Masking tape
• Utility knife
• Box of nitrile or latex gloves
• Apron, smock, or old shirt
• Container to carry supplies
• Cardboard portfolio

For a brief list of frequently used suppliers, please see Where can I purchase supplies? on our FAQ page.