FALL CLASSES
Both novice and advanced printmaker will find DPW printmaking classes that accommodate and challenge their skill level. Class sizes are kept to a minimum in order to facilitate individual instruction.
NATURE'S IMPRINT: INTRO TO LINOCUT
Instructor: Christina Radvak
Date: NEW DATE! October 7, 6pm - 9pm
Skill level: All Skill Levels
Beginner-friendly workshop to introduce participants to linocut printmaking and inspire their creativity through nature. Enjoy drawing, carving and printing in a relaxed atmosphere where participants can explore their artistic visions. Student will learn the design and plan out a linoprint, transfer a design to block, the carving process and how to use printmaking presses to create their final prints. Participants will leave with a hand-carved stamp and up to three (3) prints based on their own connection to nature. Students can choose to carve a stamp based on existing designs such as: a waterfall landscape, desert landscape or use a design of your choice!
No experience is required. All supplies will be provided. Linocut is a printmaking technique that involves carving a design into a piece of linoleum, applying ink to the carved surface, and then transferring the ink onto paper or paper.
Christina Radvak is a printmaking artist whose work focuses on their connection to nature. They are of Mexican-Canadian descent and are an uninvited settler to so-called Vancouver. Christina is a passionate teacher and loves introducing people to printmaking and getting them hooked on the art form.
