WORKSHOP | Saturday & Sunday, April 13–14 | 9 AM–5 PM | $325
Big Ink Making Hisstory Workshop Tour
Woodblock Printmaking Workshop
Join BIG INK at FUSION for a relief printmaking workshop of epic proportions! Learn how to carve a woodblock under Lyell Castonguay, BIG INK's co-founder. Then, print your carving on a custom-built giant printing press. Individuals of all skill levels are encouraged to register.
Once registered, students are given access to an online masterclass led by Castonguay. You will carve your design from the comfort of your home following Castonguay’s expert guidance. Links in the class platform show you where to purchase the essential supplies, including wood and carving tools. If you have questions, Castonguay is an email or phone call away.
The workshop concludes with you meeting Castonguay at FUSION on either April 13th or 14th from 9 AM–5 PM. You'll learn proper woodblock printing techniques, including applying ink to the carving you created at home. By the end of the day of in-person instruction, you will have multiple impressions of your design printed on acid-free paper. Other students will be present, providing knowledge-sharing and collaboration opportunities.
Castonguay brings a custom-built giant printing press to the workshop. The press is affectionately named The Big Tuna due to its size and strength. It is a precise machine that creates flawless woodblock prints. Workshop registrants receive three impressions from their carving produced by The Big Tuna.
Location: 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Dates: April 13–14 (one-day attendance for in-person instruction is required)
Times: 9 AM–5 PM
Workshop fee: $325
Deadline: Register by January 22
*Students will need to purchase their own supplies and tools which can run anywhere from $100–$500.
In 2012, Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnet founded BIG INK to provide woodblock printmaking workshop opportunities for people of all skill levels. As a result, thousands of individuals have learned how to carve wood by following Castonguay's online instructions, and numerous community members have attended BIG INK's workshops to witness the spectacle of the woodblock printing process.
For more information and to register, please visit bigink.org.