2-DAY WOODBLOCK PRINTING An exploration of mark making led by Julian Laffan

This hands-on weekend workshop will enable participants to develop their skills with woodcut, suitable  for beginner to experienced. Over 2 days you will explore a range of mark making including the use of a knife, gouges and other ways to transfer information to paper in the printing process. Participants will learn through doing and trying different ways to make marks on the surface.  Works of print artists will be examined to inform and help to identify the visual language you are interested in. You will complete at least two different woodblock prints and explore printing them to take home.  Students will see the process from drawing up the block, explorations into cutting and finally printing on a range of papers, focusing on hand printing to enable participants to continue working at home beyond the workshop. 10-4 each day, with a 30min lunch break. **All materials are included in the course fee.