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Carve Away to Nothing: Relief Printmaking

Know Nothing

Carve away to nothing and hand-print bold images from linoleum blocks.

Registration required.  This class is intended for adults. 

Learn how to make a block print! Inspired by the theme of "Nothing," this workshop explores the art of subtraction — carving away material to reveal an image, working between negative and positive space until what remains tells the story. We'll use special printmaking tools, including barens, brayers, carving tools, and transfer paper, to cut into linoleum blocks and produce simple but dramatic images. Once carved, you can repeatedly print your design to create beautiful handmade cards or prints. Please bring a simple design or photo to work from — Anastasia will help you determine which design will translate best into a print.

About the Instructor

Anastasia Zielinski is a multidisciplinary artist, arts educator, and owner of FREAK’N ART, a community studio located in Bend, Oregon. Her practice centers around painting, fiber-based collage, and installation art. She received her BFA with a minor in art history from Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY 2005). Ms. Zielinski has shown her work nationally and internationally, creating site-specific installations for INSCAPE arts, Shunpike’s Storefront Seattle, Spaceworks Tacoma, and CLAVO. Her work has been included in exhibitions at PXP Contemporary, Lawrence Arts Center, Lorimoto Gallery, and Ryan James Fine Arts. Anastasia has participated in several artist residencies including New Pacific Studios, Casa Lü and eeeee. Her art has been featured in CREATE! Magazine, Bend Magazine, SHOUTOUT LA, and 101 Art Books. Ms. Zielinski is one of the 2023 recipients of the Jerry Goldstein Foundation award. She lives and works in Central Oregon.

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