The Fairfield Art Association announces another BLOCK PRINTING CLASS
The Fairfield Art Association announces another BLOCK PRINTING CLASS with local artist and well-known printmaker John Schirmer. Classes from 10AM - Noon, will be on Saturdays in October, the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th in the FAA studio in the FA&CC.
The first series of lessons in the spring was so successful another session is being offered. John will lecture and demo, then the class works on their own project with assistance as needed. FAA's printing press is available, carving tools, linoleum blocks, paper and ink - All materials are included in the $100 class fee.
Adults at all artistic levels, beginner to experienced will enjoy this class. Class size is limited, so pre-register ahead by emailing suzan1252@aol.com or stop in FAA studio Tuesday - Friday 1-5PM to sign up.
John has been a printmaker for 40 years, specializing in wood block prints. “I attended art fairs all over the country receiving many awards. I have carved prints in linoleum, how- ever I prefer wood because of my natural friend- ship with wood. I have carved for the furniture industry including Baker Furniture, carved wooden signs and sculpture – Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause for Fairfield’s Christmas display. Printmakers are very enthusiastic about paper - I use an Italian paper called Rosapenna Cream. I use an oil base ink which produces a rich deep color. After printing the black, I hand color each print using watercolor & gouache, an opaque water-based color.”
Suzan Kessel
Volunteer Director
Fairfield Art Association
641-919-2121
