THIS SATURDAY, Feb 18 – 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Looking for a simple way to create multiple original images? Always wanted to print your own T shirts? Here’s your chance to try out new materials and techniques without having to buy a lot of unfamiliar supplies. Join Canadian artist Alanna Baird for a one day workshop exploring Lino printmaking with Caligo Safewash Inks. Alanna is primarily a sculptor, but has a passion for printmaking and is spending part of the winter on the island.
Using basic hand printing techniques you will cut your image into blocks, then experiment with colours, printing onto a variety of papers and cloth. The process of registration for reduction printing will be covered during the workshop. This simple technique can be used to create complex images from a single block. B&W images can be hand coloured using watercolours once they dry to create a variable edition. This workshop is open to both beginners and experienced artists.
Materials needed: small sharp chisels or Lino cutters (available in Hamilton for $11.95) and an easy cut Lino in your choice of size ($5 to $28) bring an assortment of your favourite papers to test, and even a T shirt if you want to try printing on that! We will have some interesting paper for you to try, including Thai rice paper and the printmakers favourite Masa. Water clean up Caligo Safe Wash Ink and Extender will be provided for use. All done without the use of a printing press so you can continue your explorations at home.
