Print & Press Night: Open Studio for Lino Block Printmaking

Thu Aug 04 2022 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

Art on 30th | San Diego

Art on 30th - An Arts Community in San Diego
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Print & Press Night: Open Studio for Lino Block Printmaking
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Join us for an open studio night with all supplies included to ink and press your own lino block designs from home!
About this Event

Join us for an open studio night with all supplies included to ink and press your own lino block designs!


BYOB (Bring Your Own Blocks) from home to ink up and print at our Art on 30th studio and meet other printmaking enthusiasts. This night is about having more time at the studio to print your own limited edition sets!


No workshop pre-requisites required, but participants will need to come prepared with knowledge of lino block carving and printing for this self-guided studio time.


Inks are oil-based, so wear aprons or painting clothes. Prints will take up to 2 weeks to dry...be prepared for transporting your prints home safely.


Note: there will be NO formal instruction, only basic troubleshooting/guidance on provided tools and materials.


What will be provided:

  • block printing presses (prints up to 6x8 inches)
  • barens (for hand printing)
  • printing plates
  • brayers (hard and soft)
  • 10 ink colors (Akua and Caligo brands)
  • 18x24 newsprint paper (for test prints)
  • 5 sheets of printmaking paper (5x7 inches)
  • bench hooks
  • gloves
  • cleaning sponges and soap

Available for purchase:

  • $5 for additional paper packs (5 sheets per pack)
  • $5 for one lino block (4x6 inches, unmounted, easy carve)
  • $10 to take home your own bench hook

A few carving materials will provided as well for correcting blocks after test prints, or to carve while waiting for a press to become available.


Participants are welcome to bring any additional papers, inks, or carving materials from home.


Participants are also responsible for cleaning their tools after use to make ready for the next person, and for sharpening any carving knives used.

Open Studio Night Info:​​

  • Cost $45 (all supplies provided for the printing process)
  • August 4th
  • THU PM, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Max 10 participants
  • ​All skill levels welcome​
  • Age level: adult (18 & up)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States

Tickets

USD 45.00

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