In this two-day workshop, you’ll delve into the fundamentals of linocut printmaking, focusing on inking, pin registration, and paper preparation. The session combines demonstrations with personalized feedback, and we provide all the necessary supplies—from premium inks and carving tools to quality paper. Emphasizing two-color linoblock printing techniques, this workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence to continue exploring printmaking independently. By the end, you’ll have created several linocut prints and gained a comprehensive understanding of the process.

About the Instructor

Susan Silvester is a Sacramento-based artist, printmaker, and teacher with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. As a board member of Myrtle Press, a printmaking facility in Sacramento, she is dedicated to supporting the printmaking community and fostering opportunities for artists to explore the medium. She has taught classes in linoblock printing through a collaboration of Pence Gallery and Myrtle Press, and has also taught college art classes in design, drawing, and color theory. Susan’s work has been exhibited widely, demonstrating a mastery of traditional printmaking techniques, as well as a willingness to experiment with new approaches. She is deeply committed to exploring the possibilities of printmaking as a medium and is a member of the California Society of Printmakers.

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