Introduction to Linocut + Woodcut

Introduction to Linocut + Woodcut

Adult Multi-Week | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Letterpress + Book Arts

Beginner

3/27/2018-4/17/2018

6:30 PM-9:00 PM EDT on Tue

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$105.00

$94.50

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Learn to design and carve both wood and linoleum to create beautiful relief prints. You’ll learn about different carving tools and techniques for each surface, and we’ll cover basic inking and printing techniques. Plan to leave with one small edition of both linocut and woodblock prints.

  • Basic paper and other materials and equipment are provided.
  • Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
O'Keefe, Barry

Barry O'Keefe is an artist from Richmond, Virginia working in printmaking, painting, and public art. In addition to classes at the Visual Arts Center, he teaches at VCU, Art 180 and Milk River Arts. In 2016, he received an MFA in printmaking from Ohio University. Thematically, his work engages with public space and community. His work has been exhibited in five countries and seven states and can be found in many private and public collections, including the Valentine Museum in Richmond, Va, UCLA, the Black History Museum of Virginia, the Library of Virginia. Website: Barryokeefe.com Instagram: @barryokeefe.