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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Explore reduction cut linoleum color printmaking in this beginner friendly, two-week course in Palo Alto.
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2 x 6 hours
Palo Alto
1 on 1
$350
What you'll do
Discover reduction cut linoleum color printmaking in this beginner-friendly course in Palo Alto. In this two-week course, we will be exploring safe carving techniques, accurate registration systems, ink modifiers, tips on composition, drawing, and design relating your image to a successful reduction cut relief project. We'll also take a look back at the history of relief printing, plus hands-on demos and personal support along the way.This workshop is perfect for both beginners getting started with relief printmaking and more advanced artists looking to move into color printing. This is a physically satisfying, non-toxic, easy clean-up art form that is ideal for your home studio. Bring images that interest you and whatever materials you have — we will provide linoleum plates, paper, carving tools, and ink.
What you'll get
A reduction cut relief project.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
All materials will be provided.
Session repeats
This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.
Your teacher
Nicholas Collins
I was born and raised in Oakland CA where I was fortunate enough to attend the Berkeley Children’s Art Studio as a child which gave me confidence as an artist and respect for the process of creating. My parents were from England and I spent much of my youth over there, mostly in Sussex. I studied art history, drawing, and sculpture/studio at UCSB. I trained under master printmakers Kazuko Wantanabe and Emmanuel Montoya at Kala Art Institute in Berkeley, where I did my residency.
I work primarily in reduction linocut which I hand press in limited editions—mostly one-of-a-kind but I also work in woodblock and intaglio. My work is in private collections in the UK, Germany and across the US.I teach printmaking, drawing and art history workshops at the Pacific Art League, Mendocino Art Center, and Gualala Arts Center.
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The Pacific Art League, originally known as the Palo Alto Art Club, has been a cornerstone of the arts community in Palo Alto, California, since its founding in 1921. Initially established by a group of around 40 artists, many of whom were connected to Stanford University, the club began as a gathering place for upper-class artists. Reflecting a shift towards a more inclusive and community-oriented approach, the organization transitioned from an exclusive club to a nonprofit arts institution. In 1984, the organization changed its name from the Palo Alto Art Club to the Pacific Art League to better reflect its evolving mission and growing influence beyond Palo Alto. Today, PAL operates as a vibrant nonprofit art school, gallery, and community hub. With a team of approximately 35-40 instructors, the League offers a diverse range of art classes, workshops, and summer camps on a quarterly basis, serving over 2, 000 students per quarter. PAL continues to nurture the arts by providing high-quality, inclusive educational programs that inspire creativity in individuals of all ages and skill levels.Our innovative, high-quality, and inclusive educational programs aim to enrich lives by empowering people to explore, express, and connect through the arts.
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