Studio Class
ABOUT THIS CLASS:
Although it could be argued that handprints in the caves at Lascaux are the first relief prints ever made by humans, recorded history indicates that the relief technique was used by the Egyptians over 4000 years ago. The Chinese perfected the techniques in the 1st and 2nd centuries, passing the knowledge along the ancient trade routes, eventually making their way to Europe where Gutenberg put his famous press to work and ushered in the dawn of mass communication. The point is, we’ve been reproducing images using relief techniques for a very long time.
Relief II
In the second 4 weeks of Relief printmaking, students will expand their skills in Relief printing by diving deeper into multicolor images using the Reduction method and exploring wood block carving. In addition, we will introduce printing on the Vandercook press, photo image transfer onto the block, and chine collé into our prints.
Sustained work time in the graphics studio gives students a deeper confidence with printmaking processes and studio practices as well as the opportunity to get personal feedback on more complex projects, printing strategies, and combining printmaking techniques.
Pre-requisite: Relief Printmaking I. Students who have taken another four-week WSA printmaking class with Joan Ffolliott and wish to continue honing techniques or working on projects are welcome to join. Ages 16+
Thursdays, October 15, 22, 29, and November 5, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Studios 3 & 4
$192 for four consecutive classes ($172 tuition + $20 lab fee)
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INSTRUCTOR BIO & SCHEDULE
Next session:
Foundations in Printmaking: Special Projects
Thursdays, November 12, 19, December 3 and 10, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Studios 3 & 4
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