Linocut Printmaking at Cherry Press Printmaking

Beginners and experienced relief printmakers are welcome to join us for this fun, 3-hour class.

Learn to cut a linoleum block and print multiples on paper! Linocut printmaking is a fun and simple way to create your own relief prints.  Once you have carved a block, it can be used again and again.

In this class, we will cover the basics: image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, carving methods, paper and ink preparation, color-mixing, rolling out ink with brayers, registration techniques, printing on a portable press and by hand.

We will print with non-toxic, water-soluble inks.  Linoleum cutters, brayers, pencils and other tools will be available to borrow for the class period.

Children are welcome with an accompanying adult – just be aware that the cutting tools are sharp!