“Linoleum Block & Monotype Printing” without a press Liz Winchester Larson

Saturday, November 4, 2017 9:00-4:00 This workshop is designed to be an introduction to print-making. Each participant will be able to complete a linoleum block print and a monotype. Supplies (linoleum block, cutters, Japa-nese printmaking papers, and water-base print-making inks) are included in the fee. For each participant, please bring an idea sketch on tracing paper for the 6” X 8” block to be transferred to the linoleum block. Note, a drawing can be done directly on the linoleum block, but the image is reversed when printed.

The registration fee for this workshop is $125 for MAAA members and $150 for non-members. Your dues must be paid for the current membership year in order to receive the member rate.

Please make your check payable to: Monadnock Area Artists Association Please mail your registration form and check before October 18, 2017 to:

Monadnock Area Artists Association,

c/o C. Corliss, 161 Streeter Hill Road, W Chesterfield, NH 03466 A confirmation will be sent via email, so please print clearly.

If you have any questions, please contact Carol at pastels@tpdi.biz or 603-363-4205

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Liz Winchester Larson—Linoleum Block Printing Saturday, October 28, 2017, 9:00—4:00

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$125 members $150 non-members

By filling out this form and sending in your check, you agree to the below cancellation policy. Cancellation Policy: This fee is non-refundable unless the minimum number of students is not met or the workshop presenter cancels, then a full refund will be provided to all attendees. In the event an

attendee has a documented medical emergency within 60 days before the workshop, the fee, less the $50 service charge will be refunded.

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LIST OF MATERIALS SUPPLIED: Participants will receive a starter kit with a 4” X 5” piece of linoleum, lino cutting handle and 3 blades, 1.25 oz tube of black ink, and a foam brayer. In addition, the 6” X 8” block, the prints made, and paper samples are in-cluded in the take-home supplies. The print-making inks used in this work-shop are water-base, minimal odor, clean-up with soap and water. OPTIONAL: Please also bring your lunch and beverage. There is a Dunkin Donuts and 7-11 nearby. A Keurig machine will be available for hot coffee & tea, free of charge. You may also want to bring a battery operated, clip-on portable light. There is an inexpensive one on Amazon that is pretty good which you also may be able to get at local art or craft stores.

Finished piece, “Flurries and Shadows”

CLASS OUTLINE: In this workshop, we will begin with a brief introduction to the linoleum block printmaking materials and techniques. A small sheet of linoleum, 6” X 8”and cutting tools will be provided to each participant. They will bring an idea sketch on tracing paper for the 6” X 8” block to be transferred to the linoleum block. After the design is transferred, there will be sufficient time to finish cutting the design. Next step is to print from the linoleum block plate with water-base block printing inks and Japanese papers. The plate can be re-inked and more prints pulled. With the excess ink, mono-types can be created. Using a piece of blank plexiglas, ink can be manip-ulated in different ways on the plate to make an image that can be trans-ferred to paper. The leftover ink is removed, re-mixed and another image can be made. After the ink is dry, this image can be hand colored with other media such as pastel or colored pencil. Liz was honored to have her linoleum block printing technique featured in the Methods and Materials column by Christopher Willard, the Septem-ber 1999 issue of American Artist Magazine. BACKGROUND: Linoleum is a unique print-making medium. Invented in England during the 1860’s as a flooring material, it is composed of oxidized linseed oil mixed with ground cork and wood fibers, pressed into a burlap backing, then cured in large industrial ovens. Artists have adopted the linoleum material for its smooth surface with no grain. It is easy to cut, soft and flexible, adaptable to different styles and printing techniques. After a printmaking session, there is usually excess ink leftover and this ink can be used up making monotypes. A monotype is a one-of-a-kind print made by transferring an image made using the printmaking inks from a blank