1. Be an Artist: Make your own Print Monica Veinbergs

2. Benefits of Exhibit Explore art by means of creating own print Appeal to a variety of people of different ages, especially families Activity as a bridge for a better understanding of the element of “effort” in woodcut artwork. Easily managed by a museum volunteer. Explore art by means of creating own print Appeal to a variety of people of different ages, especially families Activity as a bridge for a better understanding of the element of “effort” in woodcut artwork. Easily managed by a museum volunteer.

3. What is a Woodcut? It is a “relief” process.It is a “relief” process. Planks of wood are carved to leave raised areas on which pigments are brushed.Planks of wood are carved to leave raised areas on which pigments are brushed. Colors are transferred to paper by rubbing with a tool know as a “baren” (in this case we will use a spatula or rubber spoon).Colors are transferred to paper by rubbing with a tool know as a “baren” (in this case we will use a spatula or rubber spoon). Artists examples will be postedArtists examples will be posted Computers with links to tutorial:Computers with links to tutorial: http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2001/whatis aprint/flash.html It is a “relief” process.It is a “relief” process. Planks of wood are carved to leave raised areas on which pigments are brushed.Planks of wood are carved to leave raised areas on which pigments are brushed. Colors are transferred to paper by rubbing with a tool know as a “baren” (in this case we will use a spatula or rubber spoon).Colors are transferred to paper by rubbing with a tool know as a “baren” (in this case we will use a spatula or rubber spoon). Artists examples will be postedArtists examples will be posted Computers with links to tutorial:Computers with links to tutorial: http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2001/whatis aprint/flash.html

4. Pre-cut Samples Sample 1Sample 2

5. storage Inking station Wash area sink Work Stations Reception Desk Computer Stations

6. Process Process is designed with minimal docent guidance. Mostly self-instruction. Visitor is given a hand-held device with audio instructions for the activity Step-by-Step instructions will also be printed as job aids Process is designed with minimal docent guidance. Mostly self-instruction. Visitor is given a hand-held device with audio instructions for the activity Step-by-Step instructions will also be printed as job aids