White-line Woodcut
Create rich colorful prints from a single woodblock in this 3-week class!
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Class Description
Ages 16+ Create rich colorful prints from a single woodblock in this 3-week class! This technique, developed in the early 1900’s, is known as the Provincetown Print or “white line” print because of its origins in Provincetown MA, and because it was inspired by Japanese “ukiyo-e” multi-woodblock prints of the day. The Provincetown printmakers simplified the process to a single block with an emphasis on single white-lines defining multicolored subjects within the woodblock print. Students will start by drawing an image onto the woodblock. Then using carving tools, deep incised lines will be created to define their image and separate the areas to be filled with water-based colors. A sheet of paper is then hinged to one side of the block and folded back, then a shape within the block design is filled in with color, the paper is then folded back over the block and pressure is applied with a wooden spoon to transfer the color. This technique makes it possible to print several colors using only a single block. It is a very methodical process that produces beautiful results! All materials are provided. This class is appropriate for beginning and advanced students. There will be a break for lunch. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or plan to run across the street to Subway or Wesco! Class minimum: 4 Class maximum: 7 Pay What you Can Pricing: This class is supported by the ACWL-Nuveen Scholarship Fund. If you cannot afford the class fee, we will use $65 of scholarship funds to bring the class fee down to $175. To receive this discount, please enter the promo code 'print65' at checkout. About the Instructor: Lee Ann Frame currently lives and works as a printmaker and educator near the shores of Lake MI. Frame is an instructor at Muskegon Community College, and owner of of Norris Creek Printmaking Studio. https://leeannframe.com/home.html She is a member of the Boston Printmakers, Society of American Graphic Artists, Zea Mays, Florence, Massachusetts, Mid American Print Council, South West Michigan Printmakers, Nautilus member of the International Society of Experimental Artists. ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported by CatchMark Technologies, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and Nuveen Benevolent Trust
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Cancellation Policy
Please note - Registration for classes is required, unless otherwise noted. You may register online, by calling (231) 893-2524 or visiting the ACWL-Nuveen. Please enroll in classes at least 48 hours before the scheduled class time. Courses cancelled due to insufficient enrollment will be 100% refunded. You can cancel your registration up to 3 days in advance of the class date. If you withdraw from a class less than 3 days before the class, you will be given a class credit. If withdrawing the day classes begin, no refund or credit is available. To view our complete class policies, please visit www.artswhitelake.org/class-event-policies
Contact Details
106 East Colby Street, Whitehall, MI, USA
+ 2318932524
nuveen@artswhitelake.org