Printmaking Workshop with Stefan Osnowski // 70€

Description:

One-day intensive course on the basic fundamentals and principles of woodcut from cutting to final printing:

Woodcut is not only one of the oldest high-pressure techniques, it is also one of the most challenging. Despite the starting restrictions, this working method makes it possible to achieve impressive aesthetic and artistic quality. To discover the complexity of woodcut, participants follow the sequence of this very particular technique step by step, with its specific challenges. Accompanying the entire artistic process - from cutting the wood to printing by hand - enables the participant to creatively explore the valences of the technique and emphasises the enjoyment of discovery.

Techniques to be developed: black and white printing; elimination technique

1. Theoretical introduction and presentation of equipment.

2. Tools and their safe handling during cutting.

3. The mirrored design and its transfer to the plate.

4. The traditional black and white woodcut (white line / black line).

5. The technique of hand printing.

6. Introduction to the technique of elimination / reduction in 

printing.

Additional information:

- Tools and equipment: trainer

- Materials (paints, paper, wood): included in the price

- Language: Portuguese / English

Schedule:

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (duration 7 hours)

Price*: 70€

(*plus VAT)

Registrations: osnowskistefan@gmail.com

Mentor: Stefan Osnowski