Introduction to Printmaking

Did you know you can make your very own prints with potatoes, plants and recycled juice cartons? In this introductory class, we will do a variety of experiments to explore various printing techniques:  i- Hammer-printing with flowers or herbs ii- Drypoint (Intaglio) in which we scratch a design into a piece of plastic or metal, fill the scratches with ink and press against paper iii- Printing carved out potatoes or carrots onto paper to make repeated designs. Participants create their one-of-a-kind posters and cards by the end of the workshop. 

Curriculum Links

Explore ecologically and socially engaged art; develop a sense of influence on ecological issues, artistic skills, and creative confidence; appropriate for earth science, biology, geography, and history; work with colour, texture, drawing, perception, and measurement; create connections between art, creativity, and the world around us.

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