Printmaking workshop
Linocut with Jen Tarry-Smith

Two session workshop, 1.30 - 4.30pm
Sunday 17 & Sunday 24 March 2024

Great for beginners and for artists wanting to learn some extra skills and techniques in carving and printing linocuts.

Session one, Sunday the 17th of March

Artists will learn about the history of linocut, the qualities and characteristic of this print medium and be introduced into the materials required.

We will cover linoleum preparation, transferring images to blocks, different cutting techniques and effects, safe carving procedures and sharpening tools using a wet stone. Artists will have the opportunity to discuss their ideas and fine-tune their images that will work best for the medium. Carving can be completed during the remainder of the session, or during the week before the next workshop.

Session two, Sunday the 24th of March

In the second 3 hour session, we will talk all things paper (we will be printing on cotton rag paper), creating registration sheets, how to set a press for lino, embossing’s, how to create an ink slab and inking up blocks, colour mixing and editioning tips. In the remainder of the session, artists can print their blocks.

All materials will be included, and artists will be given a set of good quality lino carving tools to take home. The linoleum blocks provided will be 30 x 30 cm, however can be cut down to any desired size.

Jennifer Tarry-Smith was awarded a print Residency at the Scoula Internazionale di Grafica, Venice, after completing her studies. Her determination to explore technique and subject has resulted in participation in over 25 local and international exhibitions in the last 4 years alone!

Jen is currently teaching printmaking at RMIT and VCA.

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There are courses on the way for term 2.

All students will need to bring an apron. Nitrile (chemical resistant) gloves will be supplied. Be aware that common printing mediums and chemicals will be used. Appropriate clothing, including closed toe shoes must be worn.

Refunds may only be considered in truely exceptional circumstances and will be at the discretion of the Studio Manager. HAS does not offer 'change-of-mind' refunds.
This is a two session workshop, no single sessions are offered, please do not ask :)