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Linoblock Printing with Charlie Putnam **SOLD OUT**
September 28 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for a deep dive into lino block printing. A form of printmaking, we will cut our own designs into 6″ x 4″ carving blocks. We’ll be using a material softer than traditional linoleum and then working with a water based relief printing ink to make our own prints. Great for making greeting cards or whatever you can dream up! Recently Charlie has been experimenting with using his carved blocks for making impressions in clay at the clay studio in St. Peter where he is a member. But for this class we will be printing on paper. You will be taking your carved blocks home with you for your own future use. The blocks can be used also to stamp onto fabric or other surfaces.
All the supplies will be included. Bring your ideas or just let yourself be inspired during the class. We’ll have lots of art and design books on hand for inspiration. We’ll take a break over lunch, so pack some food to bring along or we’ll order from the local cafe.
About Charlie Putnam:
Charlie just finished a two week artist in residency program at The Grand’s Cellar Press Art Center in New Ulm, Minnesota. He worked as an art teacher at the Le Sueur – Henderson school district for 29 years and as an adjunct professor at Mankato State University for 28 years. Charlie has taught nearly every style of art and through teaching, he found a passion for printmaking.
