This is a two-session online workshop, December 7 & 9, 2020.

In this course, students will learn basic block printing techniques for at-home printmaking using easy-to-cut soft block stamps on paper. We will discuss how to choose images that will carve well, how to inverse and transfer onto blocks, followed by carving, inking and printing techniques.

All students will be encouraged to create a small edition of prints from the class as well as a set of correspondence cards and some decorative wrapping paper. By the end of the class, students will have a new skill they can easily master at home as well as ready-to-frame prints, cards and gift wrap for the holiday season.

Materials to Bring: 

Materials for this class are available a la carte from Arch Art Supplies, conveniently gathered on one page. Please refer back to this materials list to be sure you are purchasing the correct quantity/size of each item.

• Speedball Speedy-Cut blocks 1- 6x12 , 2- 4x6
• Speedball linoleum cutter set with handle
• 8x10 Printmaking paper
• 4” or 6” speedball soft rubber brayer
• Baren or a large flat wooden spoon
• Block Printing inks: Black, white and at least two colors
• Inking plate or flat washable surface such as plexi or tempered glass
• Saral wax free transfer paper or graphite/carbon paper
• Canson tracing paper 9 x 12 (or similar high transparency paper - not vellum)
• Large sheet or roll of kraft paper, newsprint or recycled paper at least 16x20 (or paper grocery bags work too) for printing wrapping paper

Students should also have on hand:

• Any kind of adhesive tape
• Pencil
• Ballpoint pen
• 12” sturdy ruler

And concepts for:

• one art print (ex: a high contrast pet photo, an object with nice contrast, a drawing, a blocky text quote, or a graphic image from a book or magazine, pinterest has plenty of good inspiration - sized to 6x12 or smaller)
• one simple card design (ex: a simple drawing, holiday motif, a blocky piece of text, shapes, or a graphic object - sized to 3x4)
• and a few simple shapes or graphics that can be made into stamps for wrapping paper.

There will be some time at the start of the class to discuss ideas.

Workshop Fee: $90

Date & Time: Monday and Wednesday, December 7 & 9, 2020 :: 4-6pm Pacific time

Location: Online over Zoom

Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Orlie Kapitulnik

Orlie is a printmaker and illustrator based out of San Francisco. She worked as a printmaking instructor and print production artist at 3 Fish Studios for the past 7.5 years. While most of her work is created on a large Conrad etching press, she loves finding ways to continue her printmaking practice from the comforts of her home.