The Wonders of Woodcut – One Day Intro

Discover the fundamentals of woodcut printmaking in this hands-on, one-day workshop. Designed for beginners, this class introduces the full process of creating a woodblock print, from developing a simple image and transferring it to a block to carving, inking, and printing by hand. Students will explore how line, shape, texture, and positive and negative space can be used to create bold graphic images. We will use traditional carving tools, apply Cranfield Safe Wash Relief Inks with brayers, and print by hand onto Japanese washi using a baren. By the end of the workshop, students will have carved their own block, produced a series of original prints, and gained the skills needed to continue woodcut printmaking at home.