Cover Image for Intro to Linocut: Valentines
Cover Image for Intro to Linocut: Valentines
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The Collaboratory is a creative community space in Long Island City, NYC run by the folks behind Queens Collaborative. ⭐️
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Curious about printmaking? Come learn the joys of beginner linocut printing with self-taught printmaker Sami Kerwin!

In honor of Valentine's Day, we'll be giving you the option to print your design on cards if you'd like to send a little love to your friends (or lovers)!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✂️ Create a linocut-friendly design
📋 Transfer and carve your image
🖨️ Ink up and pull prints

Perfect for beginners, this class is all about simple techniques you can build on later. You'll leave with your own carved block and a few prints of your unique design to take home!

🎫 Registration includes:
✅ A block-printed bookmark by the teaching artist
✅ Training with lino cutting tools
✅ Assistance with refining your design
✅ A lino cutting block to carve your design
✅ Archival inks & printing paper for your prints
✅ Your own finished prints to take home!

Come with a few simple image ideas—we’ll help you bring them to life! 🖌️ Let’s carve something cool together.


WE'VE MOVED!

​Our new studio is just around the corner at 21-07 41st Avenue. When you get to the building, please scan the QR code on the door and find The Collaboratory in the directory to be buzzed in.

Once inside, you can take the elevator to Floor 2 and find us in Studio #213.

MASK REMINDER

The Collaboratory is a *Masks Required* space. 😷 We also run two air filters/purifiers during our gatherings. If you don't arrive with a mask, don't worry—we'll have them available at the door.

If you're not feeling well or have reason to believe you've been exposed to COVID, please consider staying home. COVID is real y'all, let's keep each other safe. 😷


REFUND POLICY

At this time the QNSC is unable to issue refunds except on a case by case basis. If you are unable to attend an event for which you have purchased a ticket, tickets can be transferred to another person at the buyer's arrangement. If you have a special circumstance, please reach out to [email protected]

Location
21-07 41st Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
Scan the QR Code at the front door and find 'The Collaboratory' in the directory. We'll buzz you in. Once you enter the building, take the elevator immediately to your left to Studio #213.
Avatar for The Collaboratory
Presented by
The Collaboratory
The Collaboratory is a creative community space in Long Island City, NYC run by the folks behind Queens Collaborative. ⭐️