Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $120
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Who needs Match.com? Combine your own linoleum block artwork with the Center's type to create extra-special love notes for your whole entourage of admirers.

You'll learn essential design principles, the basics of linoleum block carving, and the fundamentals of printing on a Vandercook proof press in this two-evening workshop. You will each take home a set of stunning Valentine's Day cards and matching envelopes to wow your sweetheart(s) with. 

Your materials fee will cover one 3 x 5 linoleum block, ink, paper, and matching envelopes.
 

>> Prerequisite: None <<

Materials to Bring: Speedball linocut tool sets will be available for use during the class, but if you have tools of your own you are welcome to bring them.

Date & Time: Thursdays, January 23 & 30, 2025 :: 6-9pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

NOTE: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class. Registration will close approximately three days prior to the start date of the workshop to allow the instructor time to prep materials for class. We recommend you not wait to register, as workshops that don't meet our minimum enrollment will be canceled, sometimes as much as a week in advance.
 

About the Instructor | Grendl Löfkvist (she/her)

Grendl Löfkvist, Education Director at Letterform Archive, teaches type history and theory at Type West, the Archive’s yearlong postgraduate certificate program in type design. She also is an instructor at City College of San Francisco, and teaches calligraphy at the San Francisco Center for the Book. Grendl has ink in her veins: she was an offset press operator for 20 years, and she serves on the board of directors for the American Printing History Association’s Northern California chapter. Her interests include the study of printing as a subversive “Black Art” and she’s always on the lookout for bizarre or macabre print, type, and lettering lore (she is a bit of a goth).

Past Student Reviews:

“I was impressed by her own artwork, which has a distinct personality and is visually compelling, and her work as an instructor in other fields at well known institutions. She was experienced in linocut techniques and was able to answer or address all questions posed to her. Great welcoming personality as well as a sense of humor.”

“I liked that while we used the presses in the studio, Grendl also talked about what we can do to produce nice prints at home. I also really like the print I produced! Very satisfying experience overall. Grendl had a really lovely calm demeanor the whole time. Whenever I thought we might not have enough time. Grendl slowed me down and made me stop worrying.”