Join BIG INK at Whiteaker Printmakers for a relief printmaking workshop of epic proportions! The workshop starts with an online masterclass on large-format woodblock carving, and culminates in a day of printing at Whiteaker Printmakers. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.
Register on bigink.org by January 22
In-studio instruction is April 27 & 28
Tuition is $325
Your instructor is master printmaker Lyell Castonguay, founder of BIG INK. From the day you register until April 27, 2024, you design and carve your image at home. Castonguay sends a personal welcome email after registration with learning resources to get you started. A pre-recorded video series expertly guides you, and links in the class show you where to purchase the essential supplies, including wood and carving tools. If you have questions, Castonguay is an email or phone call away.
On either April 27 or April 28, you’ll bring your completed carving to the WhitPrint studio and spend a day with Castonguay. He’ll cover the proper woodblock printing techniques, including applying ink to large woodblocks, and using our giant Ray Trayle press, a precise machine that creates flawless prints. By the end of the day you’ll have multiple impressions of your design printed on acid-free paper. Other students will be present, providing knowledge-sharing and collaboration opportunities.
In 2012, Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnet founded BIG INK to provide woodblock printmaking workshop opportunities for people of all skill levels. As a result, thousands of individuals have learned how to carve wood by following Castonguay's online instructions, and countless community members have attended BIG INK's workshops to witness the spectacle of the woodblock printing process.
