Printmaking techniques

For anyone interested in collecting prints, as I am, taking an introductory class to printmaking materials and methods, as offered by Liz Shepherd, artist and teacher at the SMFA and Mass College of Art, is a fun and interesting way to enhance your passion for them.

For a ½ day, a small group of people were able to participate in making prints from woodcuts, linoleum blocks, copper plates, silkscreen and lithography. We learned that most prints fall into one of five categories: relief, intaglio, planographic, stencil and digital. Attempting on one’s own to be the next Rembrandt gives a lot of meaning to how hard it really is to do his work….it’s a lengthy process to prepare the metal plate and a challenge to sufficiently and artistically engrave the plate. I have much greater appreciation for his work now as a result.

The class is offered in the Cambridge studio of Liz Shepherd, and small, private classes may be scheduled among friends. Definately recommend it!

www.lizshepherd.com