Sunday 24 March from 2pm to 4.30pm. A 2 and a half hour meeting to focus attention on Linocut, linking the printing activity to the contemporary declination with analysis of the international phenomenon of Rubber Stamping, accompanied by a specific bibliographical selection. Minimum number of members: 5. Maximum number of members: 10.
Registration fee including materials for drawing, engraving and printing for the various impression phases: €25.00 per participant. Laboratory open to all.
Registration opened by Moving Lab and managed by the secretarial service for spaces in Giudecca.
Step 1: Introduction to linoleumgraphy through the presentation of the guide with specific texts to learn more about a house and carry out the activity independently beyond the course with clear references.
Step 2: Drawing and transferring the sketch onto the matrix. Tips for creating a balanced composition, with attention to the specular nature of the image.
Step 3: Demonstration of carving, gouges and engraving tools to test the approach to different matrices through a first phase of engraving on various surfaces.
Step 4: The cleanliness of the matrix, the peculiarities of the materials, the choices behind the application of a support during the printing phase. Possible declinations in publishing and illustration between paper, fabric, environments. Step 5: Colours and rollers, brief excursus on printing materials. Inking phase and conclusion of the laboratory with final impression on paper. Everyone will take the outcome of the course with them.
Participants can bring with them a pencil case with their own drawing material or a starting idea to develop during the course.

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