Printmaking is an exciting art form. 

Over the term we will experiment with a variety of printmaking techniques.

History -The First Printing

In the 2nd century, the Chinese started using wooden blocks to print images of flowers on silk. The Chinese began printing on paper in the 7th century, and the first ever complete printed book, Diamond Sutra, was created in 868 AD.

In the woodblock printing process, images and text were carved into wood, rolled into dyes or ink, and then stamped on cloth or paper. Block printing technique required a new wooden block to be carved for every page in a book.

This week we will learn about the history of printmaking, the tools used and create a simple mono-print. ​