Description
Space is limited to 8 seats.
Learn the art of wood engraving or simply engrave & study in the 16th century Hotel Jean de Brion / Louis Jou Foundation on a spur of rock in the beautiful countryside of Les Baux-de-Provence.
Wood engraving is the perfect at-home print process – It’s portable, meditative, and a printing press is not necessary. Learn to cut a design into end-grain wood blocks through demonstration and hands-on practice. Instruction covers material basics, creating and transferring images, tool sharpening, engraving, DIY printing, plus pro tips and tricks. Monday October 9 is an optional studio/ study day. Most materials are included in the tuition cost of $327.
The course will be taught in English, with both English and French terms/ instructions provided on paper. English and French speakers are welcome!
Consider extending your stay to participate in Pastotnik’s October 20–23 linocut & broadside workshop at Louis Jou Foundation – more information & registration here: https://deepwoodpress.blog/
This is a great course for beginners and those with intermediate skill levels. No previous experience is necessary, but it is helpful to have some previous drawing experience.
NEEDED SUPPLIES
- A set of engraving tools.These are different from u-gouges and v-gouges.
There are engraving tools available, but will need to be sharpened before use.
If you have your own engraving tools, please bring them.
if you prefer to order your own basic set of engraving tools, I have provided a list of suggestions below. If you have a set of engraving tools, first check to see if what you have is the same – u-gouges and v-gouges will not work well on end grain wood.
A minimum, basic set of 3 engraving tools is suggested:
#1 Elliptical Tint tool (Spitsticker)
#52 Round Graver (Scorper)
#54 Round Graver (Scorper)
#3 Elliptical Tint Tool (spitsticker) can be a good substitute for the #52 Round Graver
- Magnifying glass (stand alone) or optivisor will be helpful if you have one.
- Extra fine permanent marker, pencil and eraser are very helpful to have.
A personal enrollment and confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours. The class will meet at :
Friday October 6, 11:00 – 17:00
Saturday October 7, 11:00 – 17:00
Sunday October 8, 11:00 – 17:00
Monday October 9 – optional work day 11:00 – 16:00
For European students and those who prefer a bank wire transfer to paying by PayPal:
Bank: Banque Populaire Méditerranée (BPMED St Remy Provence)
BIC: CCBPFRPPMAR
IBAN: FR76 1460 7002 4500 4531 1510 266
ID Nationale: 14607 00245 00453115102 66
Account holder: Fondation Louis jou/ Chez Mme Danset
Account holder address: 37 B Bd Saint Jean de Dieu, Bat A2, 13014 Marseille
