In this 2-part series, you’ll create original botanical art through the process of Linocut relief printmaking. Artist and instructor Alan Li will demonstrate how to carve your design onto a linocut block and techniques for hand-printing your images. At the end of the course you’ll take home hand-crafted prints made on a variety of fine art papers. All materials are provided but please bring your own photos, sketches or designs for inspiration and reference.
Wearing an apron or old clothing is recommended. Beginners welcome.
Art materials provided include*:
1 Linocut block
2 Mixed media blank note-cards with matching envelopes
2 Sheets brown art paper
2 Sheets Japanese Mulberry paper
1 Sheet grey art paper
1 Sheet white cotton paper
Black printmaking ink
Envelope
*Subject to availability. Substitutes will be provided in instances where listed materials are not available.
Tuesday, March 18 and 25, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (two sessions).
Registration: Public $90, TBG Members $80 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Alan Li
Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature focused art programs and workshops.
Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation.
In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden.
Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing and Linocut Printmaking at Toronto Botanical Garden and the High Park Nature Centre.
www.alanlidrawings.com
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Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
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