Intro to Relief Printing: Colorful Block Printing on Paper and Cloth- 6-8:30 PM -- Coming Soon!

During this Four week, Wednesday evening class. (4 days, 2-3 hr evening classes) you will learn the basics of multi-color, relief block printing.

You will learn the ins and outs of relief printing multiple colors in this class. from designing your image, cutting the linoleum, preparing and rolling the ink, registering and printing the blocks on paper for an edition, or on cloth, like tee shirts, tote bags, and more!

You will receive hands on education as the instructor Thayer Bray will take you step by step through the block cutting and printing process

At the end of the class you will have an edition of hand-pulled prints you made yourself!

Evening 1 : Introduction, Image designing, block cutting

Evening 2 : proofing and printing- troubleshooting

Evening 3: printing and troubleshooting

Evening 4: collect your prints, feedback and celebration!

This Workshop is $100+$30 lab fee. Lab fees pay for tools and materials: linoleum, paper/ cloth, ink

You will have the option to print on 2 tote bags, 2 tee shirts, or an edition of paper. Feel free to bring your own cloth/ clothing and paper!

***NOTE!***

* This is an introductory class.

*This class requires moderate hand strength and a dexterity.

*You may be exposed to natural and petroleum solvents in this class. Safety procedures will be followed.

*Masks optional

*Children 12-16 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. children 12-16 tickets are half price with full price adult admission. Email greenhouseprintspace@gmail.com for information.

*Passes MUST be purchased prior to the start of class.

This class is produced by by Greenhouse Print Space, and hosted at Kansas City Center for Ink and Paper Arts, in the Hobbs Building, 1427 West 9th st KCMO 64101, In the Historic West Bottoms