Alternative Lithography

Unleash Your Creativity and Reimagine Printmaking Join us for a fresh take on traditional printmaking with a new class focused on Alternative Lithography, Hybrid Lino Relief, and Intaglio Techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned printmaker or a beginner, this hands-on course will push the boundaries of your craft and open new possibilities for experiment and developing your practice.

What The Course is About:

Alternative Lithography: Learn how to create stunning lithographic prints using traditional Lino. Discover the versatility of non-traditional materials and processes to make expressive and detailed prints.

· Hybrid Lino Relief: Think you know lino? Think again! This class will take you beyond the basics, exploring new techniques and combinations with other media to create unique textures, patterns, and effects in your relief prints.

· Intaglio Experiments: Experiment with intaglio processes and techniques like dry point using Lino. Combine these with your relief prints for striking mixed-media work.

Materials Required:

· Due to the nature of the process, you will be preparing and drawing plates during the session and I will demonstrate the printing techniques with a pre prepared plate. You can then proceed with this after the session. The materials list is as follows…….

· Traditional grey jute backed lino, minimum 2 x A4 sheets

· Medium grade wire wool

· Lithographic tusche

· Lithographic crayons

· Lithographic rubbing ink

· Lithographic drawing ink

· Gum Arabic

· Talc or French chalk (ideal but not 100% necessary)

· Wide flat brush or sponge

· Lino carving tools

· Paper, inks, rollers for the printing after session.

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