Intro to Relief Printmaking

 
Syllabus:
Week 1- 3: Introduction to Relief Printmaking, Print studio etiquette,  key block, registration
Week 4- 5: Creating your multi blocks
Week 6 - 7: Editioning and final critiques

Bio: 
Gerald Thomas Walsh III is a local artist who has lived in the Big Island all his life.  Graduating from University of Hawaii at Hilo, Gerald’s major was a B.A in general art.  In the process of studying and practicing art, he soon found his passion for printmaking.  His work explores patterns in both the organic and geometric sense as they embody images in relation to the human figure.  Gerald’s prints have been shown in numerous exhibits of the Donkey Mill as well as the Annual Japanese Chamber of Commerce Exhibit in Oahu.  Gerald Walsh was a full time teacher at Makua Lani Christian Academy where he taught art from Kindergarten through 7th grade.  He is currently focusing on his own printmaking and is working for Parrots in Paradise Sanctuary.

 
DMAC will provide:
Gomuban (2 sheets)
Caligo ink - oil based water soluble
Cleaning supplies
Carving Tools
Sulphite Drawing / Printmaking Paper - 10 sheets
Stonehedge Printmaking Paper, 22 x 30” - 2 sheets
   
Students should bring:
Sketchbook
Pad for note taking
Clothing they don’t mind getting dirty

Minimum Enrollment: 5
Maximum Enrollment: 8