This class will teach you the fundamentals of woodblock carving and build upon previous design and printmaking skills.  Operating as an introductory and intermediate course, we will learn basic carving techniques and printing methods.  This class is ideal for students new to woodblock printmaking, and those who are already well versed in the medium

Multi-woodblock printmaking is an essential way to add color to your prints.  Artists have been using multi-woodblock printing to create images in books and as fine art prints for centuries upon centuries.  We will use this age old tradition of image making, in a contemporary world of visual stimuli.  This method of printing works well with graphic imagery, as well as more subtle and abstract work.

Students will be supplied with the woodblocks and/or linoleum blocks for carving (sized at 6 in x 6 in), paper for proofing and printing, and ink for printing. 

Materials to Bring: All students will need to bring drawings/imagery to translate into the woodcuts as well as their own tools for carving.  

Workshop Fee: $190

Date & Time: Saturday, December 12, 2015 :: 10:00am-6:00pm

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

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class. If you are registering within 3 days of the start date for this class, please call 415-565-0545 ex.105 to complete your registration 

About the Instructor | Kate Fire

Kate Fire studied printmaking at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY and has been working with the printmaking collective, Drive By Press, for the past four years.  DBP has been an active art collective and print shop for 10 years, traveling the USA by car bringing their mobile print shop to universities, art galleries, music festivals, and other events.  Founded by Greg Nanney and Joseph Velasquez, DBP has expanded with active locations in Brooklyn, NY, Austin, TX, and Oakland, CA.  Kate is the shop manager of DBP West Coast. Spread the ink!