Be an Artist: Be an Artist: Make your Make your own Printown Print

Monica Veinbergs

Benefits of ExhibitBenefits of Exhibit

• Explore art by means of creating own print • Appeal to a variety of people of different ages,

especially families • Activity as a bridge for a better understanding

of the element of “effort” in woodcut artwork. • Easily managed by a museum volunteer.

• Explore art by means of creating own print • Appeal to a variety of people of different ages,

especially families • Activity as a bridge for a better understanding

of the element of “effort” in woodcut artwork. • Easily managed by a museum volunteer.

What is a Woodcut?What is a Woodcut?• It is a “relief” process.It is a “relief” process.• Planks of wood are carved to leave raised Planks of wood are carved to leave raised

areas on which pigments are brushed.areas on which pigments are brushed.• Colors are transferred to paper by rubbing Colors are transferred to paper by rubbing

with a tool know as a “baren” (in this case with a tool know as a “baren” (in this case we will use a spatula or rubber spoon). we will use a spatula or rubber spoon).

• Artists examples will be postedArtists examples will be posted• Computers with links to tutorial:Computers with links to tutorial:http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2001/whatisaprint/flash.html

• It is a “relief” process.It is a “relief” process.• Planks of wood are carved to leave raised Planks of wood are carved to leave raised

areas on which pigments are brushed.areas on which pigments are brushed.• Colors are transferred to paper by rubbing Colors are transferred to paper by rubbing

with a tool know as a “baren” (in this case with a tool know as a “baren” (in this case we will use a spatula or rubber spoon). we will use a spatula or rubber spoon).

• Artists examples will be postedArtists examples will be posted• Computers with links to tutorial:Computers with links to tutorial:http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2001/whatisaprint/flash.html

Pre-cut SamplesPre-cut SamplesSample 1 Sample 2

storage

storageInking station

Wash area

sink

Work Stations

Reception Desk

Computer

Stations

ProcessProcess• Process is designed with minimal docent

guidance. Mostly self-instruction.• Visitor is given a hand-held device with

audio instructions for the activity• Step-by-Step instructions will also be

printed as job aids

• Process is designed with minimal docent guidance. Mostly self-instruction.

• Visitor is given a hand-held device with audio instructions for the activity

• Step-by-Step instructions will also be printed as job aids