PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS

 

 

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Color Woodcut
February 28th and March 1st, 1 to 5pm
$90 (plus supplies)/ $75 (plus supplies) for museum members.
Instructor: LeeAnn DiCicco

In this two-day class, students will learn the reduction cut method for color woodcut printmaking. Topics covered will include how to hand-carve a woodblock, how to effectively mix and layer colored inks, and how to achieve accurate print registration. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 16 and up. Class size is limited. Note: Students are asked to provide some of their own materials. For a detailed supply list click here.

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Youth Printmaking
March 14th, 1 to 5pm
$50 (plus supplies)/ $35 (plus supplies) for museum members.
Instructor: LeeAnn DiCicco

In this one-day class, students will learn the basics of woodcut printmaking.  Topics covered will include how to hand-carve a woodblock, how to operate a printing press, and how to print and curate an edition.  All skill levels are welcome.  Ages 12 to 18. Class size is limited. Note: Students are asked to provide some of their own materials.  For a detailed supply list click here.

 


Learn more                                                                          

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About Woodcuts

Examples of woodcut prints created by artists working with diverse styles and themes from the 1400s to modern day. If you are looking for a brief historical overview of the medium, or just hoping to get a few ideas for your own prints, this a great place to start. 

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About Reduction Woodcuts

This is a short video demonstrating the reduction cut color printing method.  







 


More printmaking resources in Fresno                               

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Print and Glory

A printmaking club made up of local printmakers, instructors, and Fresno State printmaking students. This group frequently hosts artist talks, workshops, and printing demonstrations that are free and open to the public. 

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Sharecropper Press

A letterpress studio in downtown Fresno that offers instruction on operating a letterpress and setting type.  

 

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Fresno City College

Fresno City College has a well equipped print studio and offers introductory and intermediate level classes on screen printing, relief printing, intaglio, and lithography. 

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LeeAnn DiCicco

A locally based printmaker working in print mediums including woodcut, intaglio and lithography.  LeeAnn DiCicco leads the Fresno Art Museum's printmaking workshops. 





To register for the workshops, click here

For a copy of the flyer, click here