Block Printing 2.0 Workshop: Beyond the Basics

This workshop is for those who have the basics of single ink block printing, but want to do more. We'll go beyond the basics by learning about enhancing designs with linear art techniques, exploring ways to add additional color and interest through double-ink and simple reduction ink printing, and using post-printing enhancement techniques, such as collage and mixed media.

Participants must bring 4-8 block-prints previously created from the same edition, plus the block used to make them, and the supplies listed below.

Bring these Printmaking Materials:

• 4-8 block prints from the same edition. Prints do not have to be perfect, can be “seconds”, and digital prints or photocopies of the print would work fine for this workshop. Ideally, the block prints should be smaller than 8 x 10 inches.
• The carved block used to make the above block prints. If you do not have the actual block, bring a blank block the same size.

• Cutter tools
• Bench hook/printing plate
• Water-based block-printing inks (recently purchased, not old) in 2-3 colors minimum (No oil-based printmaking inks)
• Brayer
• Printmaking paper, white or colored. “Fadeless Art Paper” 12 x 18-inch sheets (not the rolls) from Amazon are an excellent choice
• Wooden or metal spoon
• New make-up sponges or a small kitchen sponge

Bring these other Art Materials:

• Pencil: 2B and Ebony pencil (or other soft pencil 4B or 6B)
• White drawing paper 9 x 12 inches for sketching and for making stencils
• Scissors
• Your favorite dry art materials (color pencils, markers, crayons, etc.)
• Glue stick
• Scraps and pieces of colored or patterned paper (optional; I’ll have some to use)
• Paper towels (the gallery does not supply them)
• Smock or old shirt

Please contact instructor Ellen Rosenthal at [email protected] with any questions. Looking forward to celebrating Print Day in May with you!

Instructor: Ellen Rosenthal. Class size: 3-6 participants.

(Register by May 1)

Refund Policy

• If a workshop does not reach the minimum number of students within 3 days of the workshop, it may be cancelled at the instructor’s discretion. If you are already registered (and have paid) for a workshop that is cancelled, your whole registration amount will be refunded.
• If you request to withdraw from a workshop 72 hours or more before the day of the workshop, Del Ray Artisans will refund the Workshop Fee and any Supply Fee minus a 15% processing fee.
• No refunds will be provided for cancellations less than 72 hours before the day of the workshop.

Photo credit: Ellen Rosenthal

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, United States