printmaking studio center
Printmaking is a process that involves designing an image on a plate that can be
transferred onto another surface multiple times. As part of this process, we learn:
transferred onto another surface multiple times. As part of this process, we learn:
Artists envision - brainstorm ideas and symbols/imagery that supports those ideas.
Artists solve problems & collaborate - use a plan sheet to design distinctive positive shapes (raised surfaces that make up objects or imagery in your design) and negative shapes (background and in-between shapes to be carved away). Work together and ask questions to ensure understanding of relief printmaking.
Artists use printmaking vocabulary - collagraph, relief prints, Gyotaku (Science connection), positive vs negative space (art elements), linoleum, gouge tools, bench hooks, barren, burnish, printing plate, ink.
Artists develop skills - discover the printmaking process; its strengths and weaknesses. How do artists work?
Want to know more about how we start learning about the printmaking process? Get all the details here!
Want to know more about how we start learning about the printmaking process? Get all the details here!
Our printing plates are pre-cut into 4 x 6" rectangles. Using a paper that is slightly larger (5 x 7") allows for a clean 1/2" border that can be used to clip the wet prints on our clothesline to dry. I up-cycled strawberry containers to hold our pre-cut paper.
Our printmaking stations are set up with newspapers that can be folded over to protect our print paper while burnishing (rubbing to transfer the ink).
Remember... your image will print in reverse!
A student artist pulls her own print.
What are Artist-Pulled Fine Prints?
What are Artist-Pulled Fine Prints?