Join Liz Ortiz of Mad Hare Press, for a Saturday morning of printmaking & fun!

Register today by clicking the link here!

At this workshop participants will get an introduction to multi-color Lino Block Printmaking using soft linoleum blocks. Liz Ortiz will give instruction on printmaking tools, how to create a multi-color/multi-block print, image transfer from sketch to block, registration, a review of carving techniques and safety, and how to print your multi-color blocks using alcohol ink pads on archival paper.

This workshop is the next step in learning Lino Block Relief Printmaking techniques. If you are looking for a beginner workshop, please check out Mad Hare Press’: Lino Block Relief Printmaking Workshop.

 • Each participant will receive 2qty 4x3 blocks of soft linoleum and archival cotton paper for 2 relief prints.

 • All tools necessary will be provided for use during the workshop.

 • Although it can be helpful, no prior Art/Printmaking experience is needed.

 • It is highly recommended to take Mad Hare Press’ Lino Block Relief Printmaking Workshop prior to this workshop.

 • Please bring images/drawings for design inspiration. (Blocks measure: 3x4”)

 If you have been wanting to learn a method of printmaking this is the workshop for you!

Bio:

Liz Ortiz of Mad Hare Press is a Fort Collins based multidisciplinary artist, who specializes in various printmaking methods and techniques. Liz holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with concentrations in Photo Image Making and Printmaking. During her academic career she focused on intaglio, lithography and woodcut printmaking methods as well as analog black and white photography. Afterwards she transitioned to more accessible printmaking methods with relief block printing being her current chosen method. Liz uses various block surfaces but mainly uses hard linoleum (Lino) blocks to create relief prints. Each image is hand carved on one or multiple Lino blocks and hand printed on various surfaces including archival cotton paper and textiles.