Block Printing Classes Chicago - Woodcut Printmaking

Woodcut Printmaking

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Woodcut is one of the oldest—and most versatile—forms of printmaking. Artists and artisans have long used this process to print everything from textiles and books to grassroots political posters. With “the hand” clearly visible, woodcut prints remain wonderfully tactile and expressive in an otherwise very digital world.

This spotlight will look to contemporary and historical examples of woodcut prints: José Guadalupe Posada’s satirical political posters, Floating World Ukiyo-e prints from Edo period Japan, Edvard Munch’s experimental carvings, Helen Frankenthaler’s delicate abstractions, and more.

We’ll then carve and print a sample block to familiarize ourselves with various gauges and carving techniques.

5pm - Doors open
5:30 - Project begins

Process Spotlights are community print sessions curated around a particular process. Learn more about weekly community print sessions.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Campfire Printing Press

Campfire Printing Press is a co-working art studio centered around printmaking processes in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood.

We provide a welcoming environment for professional artists and the art-curious public to explore new processes, hone skills, and bring artistic ideas to life.

With offerings ranging from exploratory workshops to facilitated and independent studio sessions to onsite private studios, Campfire Printing Press’ innovative shared studio model allows anyone, even those new to printmaking, to develop projects of any scale with the guidance of seasoned printers.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Gloria A.
Reviewed on 07/21/26

The instructor is very positive and open = full of ideas herself and encourages your ideas, even building upon them. She is also incredibly knowledgeable of her craft.. She began with the history of the artform and provided the inspiration. Then she taught us the skills, giving us time to document what we learned. She even taught us, one on one, how to properly hone and care for the tools - which is something that I have never experienced in any of my previous and varied classes at other studios. I very much want to register for the screen printing class that her studio offers ... sadly, I have another commitment that day :(

The instructor is very positive and open = full of ideas herself and encourages your ideas, even building upon them. She is also incredibly knowledgeable of her craft.. She began with the history of the artform and provided the inspiration. Then she taught us the skills, giving us time to document what we learned. She even taught us, one on one, how to properly hone and care for the tools - which is something that I have never experienced in any of my previous and varied classes at other studios. I very much want to register for the screen printing class that her studio offers ... sadly, I have another commitment that day :(