Block Printing – the Birds & the Bees NEW! In-Store Class May 11

Block Printing - the Birds & the Bees NEW! In-Store Class
Saturday, May 11, 1-4pm
Instructor: Theresa Haberkorn
Limit: 6 students. All participants must be 15 years or older. 

Class Details:

Birds building their nests and bees buzzing from flower to flower – what glorious messengers for the lovely month of May! They’re featured in this newest block printing class from printmaker Theresa Haberkorn. Block printing is an easy-to-learn process that can be used to create simple images as well as highly detailed, complex prints. This introductory class with Theresa is a great introduction to printmaking for novices. They, as well as more experienced students, benefit from her over 20 years of experience creating beautiful, award winning prints. 

Theresa starts class by talking about tools and design considerations, then demonstrates how to transfer an image to a linoleum block and how to use the carving tools to achieve different effects. She also covers how to ink the block for a good print. 

There are some photos of birds and bees for you to use for reference, but Theresa encourages you to invent your own magical, fantastical design. Enjoy printing multiple copies with the two portable hand presses that Theresa brings. Keep the black and white images as is or color them later with paints or pens. Use them for cards, frame them, or cut them out and make a fun display on your wall. The carving tools are yours to take home.

COVID Safety
Due to the limited size of the classroom, social distancing will not be possible. Attendees of the class are welcome to wear masks. Help keep community members and our staff safe, please do not attend the class if you are feeling sick. Please contact twohandsclasses@gmail.com ahead of time if you have specific questions regarding class covid safety.

Class Materials

Please bring the following materials:

• Apron
• Optional: inspirational images of birds/bees that you would like to work with

Class Materials Include:

• Linoleum printing blocks
  
• Carving tools
  
• Ink, brayer rollers, gloves
  
• Sumi washi paper
  
• Tracing/image transfer paper
• Tabletop printing presses
  

Class Refund/Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the first class meeting will be refunded or, at the participant's option, used to pay for another class. Two Hands Paperie will retain a $10 processing fee for EACH class cancelled by a participant. After 14 days, there is no refund or credit. In addition, the fee for a class cancelled within this 14-day timeframe by a participant cannot be transferred to pay for another class. These policies are to ensure that teachers are compensated for their investment in materials and in time spent preparing for the class. We reserve the right to cancel a class if fewer than 3 students enroll 48 hours prior to the scheduled class time. If for any reason Two Hands Paperie cancels a class, students will be called at the phone number on file and refunded the FULL class fee.

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