Hand-Colored Woodcut

Joseph Vorgity will be conducting a hand-colored woodcut workshop, this historical method of applying watercolor to a black and white print was used in many cultures before the introduction of color printing.  This technique is becoming increasingly popular with contemporary printmakers. 

In this workshop, the participating artists will learn carve a traditional single color woodblock design/image, proper cutting technique, tool maintenance,  inking, printing with an etching press and basic watercolor techniques will be covered. Subsequently, they'll add to each print using brilliant watercolor, hand working each print to make a unique image. Participants will have the opportunity of creating a small edition. No prior woodcut experience is necessary, and this class is appropriate for a range of experience levels in printmaking, from beginner to advanced.

Tuition is $275 per student, and includes all necessary materials. Any cancellations will be reimbursed minus a $50 nonrefundable deposit up to 7 days prior to the workshop start date.

Schedule: Saturday, October 9th, 9am-4pm Sunday, October 10th 9am-4pm

About the artist:

Joseph Vorgity is a contemporary realist watercolorist and printmaker. His still life, landscape, and figurative subject matter are recognized by strong flat areas of color with sharp lines to delineate shapes. Some themes are narrative, others have a surreal quality while many are created primarily for their beauty and visual impact.  Some of the figurative pieces are modeled after traditional religious pictures of saints and deities while others are related to figures in Japanese woodblock prints of the early 20th century. His strongest influences come from the American Precisionist Movement, the Arts and Craft Movement, and from Japonisme.

Vorgity maintains a studio in Los Angeles and is a member of the Los Angeles Printmaking Society. Joseph is also the proprietor of Hyacinth Press which produces woodblock printed greeting cards.