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SUMMER SCHOOL 26th July-31st July 2010

'Woodcuts - Prints on Paper' with Erik Seidel.

Monday 26th to Saturday 31st Linocut and woodcut are printmaking techniques in which a sheet of soft linoleum or wood is used for the relief surface. It’s an excellent way to make your own work of art – printing without a press, just like old Japanese artists. On the first three days you will learn the different ways to cut with a Stanley knife on soft pieces of wood and to print on rag paper and original Chinese paper.We’ll start with one colour as we learn the technique. As you develop the skill, more colours could be used in a print and you could use several boards for your edition. Landscapes, figures, architecture, still life or abstract motifs will be formed.

ERIK SEIDEL is a German artist who works as a sculptor and graphic artist in his studio in Saxony. He studied art at the University in Magdeburg and Dresden. He is a member of the German Artist Association and you can find his art in important museums, public places and special collections. He often teaches woodcut printing, paper making and sculpture to students of all ages. 'www.erikseidel.de'

Course Cost for 6 days £210. £10 covers basic materials, including high quality paper, special oil colours, rollers and other necessary equipment (students need to bring their own Stanley knife). Non Refundable Deposit £50.