Description
The aim of this course is to enable participants to create multi-color prints using the linocut technique. Through practical work, participants will learn how to plan a complex printmaking project, create sketches adapted for multi-color prints, use multiple plates or reduction linocut technique, and properly combine colors. During the course, each participant will design and create their own multi-color linocut, from initial concept to final print.
Target audiences
Educators, primary and secondary school teachers (general and vocational), as well as anyone interested in advanced printmaking techniques. The program is adapted to both basic and advanced levels, depending on participants' previous experience with linocut.
Course program
Day 1: Introduction to Multi-Color Linocut
- Basic principles of multi-color linocut
- Overview of required materials and tools
- Difference between reduction linocut and multi-color printing with multiple plates
- Creating initial sketches and color planning
Day 2: Plate Preparation and Carving
- Preparing linoleum for work
- Developing sketches on linoleum and planning layers
- Carving first layer (lightest color)
Day 3: Inking and Printing Techniques
- Using rollers and inks to achieve uniform layers
- Plate registration and precise paper alignment
- First prints and results analysis
Day 4: Advanced Layer Creation
- Further plate carving for subsequent color layers
- Combining colors and adding details
- Experiments with textures and effects
Day 5: Final Prints and Evaluation
- Final printing of all layers
- Analysis of results and self-assessment
- Presentation of final works and discussion about applications in education and art
What You’ll Learn?
- Understand the principles of multi-color linocut and its technical possibilities
- Distinguish between multi-color linocut techniques: reduction linocut and multiple plate work
- Prepare and use appropriate materials and tools for multi-color linocut
- Create sketches adapted for layered color printing
- Plan the sequence of colors and layers for multi-color print
- Apply reduction linocut technique: progressive carving of one plate for each color layer
- Properly register (align) plates to achieve print precision
- Mix colors and use rollers to achieve different printing effects
- Create an execution plan for multi-color linocut, from design to final print
- Present and archive printmaking works appropriately
Services included
- Pre-arrival information
- Tuition & training materials
- Training Certificate
- Europass Certificate
- Visit to the institutions that implement the topics from the course so that the participants have examples of good practice from the Republic of Croatia
