We are delighted to announce a series of linocut workshops led by
Marta Wakula-Mac, an experienced artist in the field. If you would
like to learn the printmaking skills, variety of lines, different
textures, negative and positive images, how to apply ink and much
more, do NOT miss this workshop!
The Linocut workshop will be run once a month on a Saturday or
Sunday, each session will be approached as self-contained and separate units.
The following workshops will take place:
Saturday 18 September
This beginner’s workshop introduces newcomers to making a
linocut print. Participants will be introduced to basic printmaking
practice and will develop these skills over the duration of the
course. After drawing their designs onto paper and transferring it
onto a block size approx 10x10cm, they will work on it using special
curving tools.
During the workshop participants will focus on variety of line,
different texture, negative and positive image. They will be
introduced to a method of how to apply ink on to a plate and two
different methods of printing: by hand and on the printing press.
There will be a possibility for everyone to use a professional
printing press and make a few proofs.
The workshop is aimed at all interest in printmaking – the
beginner and those who have some printmaking experience.
As students will be working from their own ideas, it is important
to bring some drawings, photographs or other images as source material.
Participants will be provided with linocut tools, block of
linoleum, paper and ink. Latex gloves and rags are also provided.
Suitable clothing should be worn.
Please bring a notebook, pencils and your drawings or sketches.
Tutor Biography
Marta Wakula-Mac graduated in 2003 with Master’s Degree from
the Institute of Art, Pedagogical University in Krakow, Poland. Since
then she has been living and working in Dublin. She is currently a
member of Graphic Studio Dublin and has exhibited both nationally and
internationally. Her work is regularly published in The Stinging
Fly Magazine and over 40 illustrations of her work featured in Susan
Knight’s book Gommorah (2007). Awards include Arts Council
Travel and Training Award and a grant from Culture Ireland. Her work
is in many collections public and private including: Muzeum
Archidiecezjalne, Poznan, Poland, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin,
Ireland and Civic Museum of Cremona, Italy, AIB Bank, TASCQ Dublin.
Course details
Length: One Saturday per month from 11am - 4pm
Dates: 18 September
Fee:
Members €40 Non-members: €50 per session
includes all materials
Bring a Friend Scheme
** Special Offer**
Anyone who books a place on a course we will offer a 25% discount if they refer a friend. Refer four friends who book and you can come along for free.