Whitepine Studios

In this engaging 4-week workshop, you will learn how to design original images, carve them into linoleum blocks, and print them using both a traditional printmaking press and hand-printing techniques. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to create beautiful prints from your own kitchen table, no press required!

This workshop is ideal for a wide range of participants, from complete beginners with no prior art experience to seasoned artists who want to explore relief printmaking or revisit it after time away.

We’ll begin with basic printmaking techniques, followed by designing and carving. Additionally, you will be introduced to fundamental concepts such as design principles, color theory, the history of relief printmaking, and contemporary practices.

Important Registration Notes:

• This workshop requires a minimum of 5 participants to run.
• Registration will close on September 30th .
• Do not purchase any supplies until we confirm that the class will run.
• If the minimum enrollment is not met, you will be notified and receive a full refund.
• Once the class is confirmed and you are notified, you may then purchase your supplies.
• No refunds are issued for any reason once you register, unless the class is canceled by us.

Supply List – Relief Linocut Printmaking

Please wait to purchase materials until you receive confirmation that the workshop will run. Blick is a great online option: www.dickblick.com. You may also want to check out Ypsilanti Art Supply, located on Huron Street in downtown Ypsilanti, as they may carry some of these materials.

Paper:

• 1 pad Yasutomo Japanese Sketch Paper, 9"x12", 48 sheets
  Blick price: approx. $12.31
  

Linoleum:

• 2 pieces Richeson Easy-to-Cut Linoleum (unmounted), 6"x8", gray color
  Blick price: approx. $6 each

Cutting Tools:

• X-Acto knife with #11 blade and replacement blades (or similar craft knife)

Ink Options (choose one)

Budget Option – Speedball Water-Soluble Block Printing Ink (1.25 oz tubes):

• Colors: Blue, Red, Yellow, White, Black
• Required: Retarder (to slow drying time)
• Optional: Extender
  Approximate total cost: $30
  Note: These inks dry quickly and can be more challenging to work with.

Option 2 – Speedball Oil-Based Relief Ink (1.25 oz tubes):

• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red, Yellow
• Consider purchasing the set of 6 (includes green) for potential savings
  Approximate total cost: $40
  Note: Slower drying time makes this option easier to manage.

Cleanup Materials:

• 1 box disposable nitrile gloves (avoid black; latex is acceptable if you're not allergic)
• 1 roll blue paper towels
• Small bottle of vegetable oil
• Aluminum foil (for storing unused oil-based ink)

Drawing Supplies:

• Pencils, pencil sharpener, black Sharpies, erasers, sketchbook

Optional Materials (available in class, may need to be shared)

• Wooden spoon
• Bench hook
• Self-healing cutting mat
• Tracing paper
• Graphite or carbon paper
• Acrylic triangle ruler (45°, 4" or 6")

Cancellation Policy:
Once you register, no cancellations or refunds are permitted for any reason, unless the class is canceled due to low enrollment. In that case, you will be notified and fully refunded.