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MakeHaven Main Space
The main makerspace and connected shops. This is located at 770 Chapel Street. Registered participants should ring the MakeHaven labeled doorbell. They will be directed down a long hallway, and down a set of stairs to our basement workshop.
Intro to woodcut: This course is aimed at anyone who would like to dive into the world of printmaking without any prior experience needed. During the class we will be discussing woodcut as a medium using examples from art history to show the dynamic nature of the technique. You will learn about the tools used, how to cut the block, how to ink it up and finally how to print.
The first class will be spent exploring visual examples, the tools used and a walk through of the process. We will also discuss how to start carving and it will be best to come prepared with an image. Carving your image will be done mostly outside of class. Come prepared to the second meeting with your carving finished. The second class will be all about learning how to print your block, including tearing paper, setting up the press and cleaning up properly.
Students will finish the class with their own woodcut and a carving tool set to further explore the craft.
PLEASE NOTE: This class has 2 sessions: Saturday March 19th 12am-3:00pm, and then Saturday, March 26th 12am-3:00pm.