Explore the creative world of relief printmaking in this four-week course centered on hand-carved printing techniques. Whether your interests lie in fine art, illustration, pattern design, or mixed-media practices, this course offers a rich introduction to printmaking as both a technical craft and a contemporary art form.

Combining traditional techniques with experimental approaches, students will explore the expressive possibilities of carving, inking, and hand-printing original works while developing a personal visual language. Through demonstrations, guided projects, and individual instruction, participants will learn the fundamentals of relief printmaking, including image development, composition, transferring designs, carving techniques, and ink application. Working with linoleum, wood blocks, and soapstone, students will discover how different carving surfaces influence mark-making, texture, and image creation while learning to create striking prints through the use of line, shape, contrast, repetition, and pattern.

Students will gain hands-on experience carving and printing from each material, exploring both traditional and contemporary approaches to relief printmaking. As they progress, participants will be encouraged to experiment with a variety of techniques and surfaces, expanding the boundaries of what a relief print can be. These explorations will introduce alternative textures, innovative processes, and creative possibilities that invite curiosity, play, and discovery within the medium.

Open to beginners and experienced artists alike, this class is ideal for anyone looking to expand their artistic practice, embrace experimentation, and discover the unique satisfaction of creating hand-pulled prints.

AAN is able to provide scholarships/tuition aid through the Wellness Through the Arts Program. This program is made possible through funding from the Town of Nantucket Human Services Department. For questions or assistance please contact Elizabeth Buccino, Director of Education