ArtsXploration! Provincetown White Line Printmaking Demo, Nov. 18, 2023

ArtsXploration!
November 18: Provincetown White Line Printmaking Demo

 with Denise Mahoney

MUST REGISTER - NO WALK-INS!

A Weekly Community Art Class led by ArtsXchange Artists
All ages and skill levels welcome at no cost, supplies included.

SATURDAYS from 11am - 12:30pm

You don't have to attend every week! Register for any or all the sessions!

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

WADA offers a free weekly community art class that is open to all ages and skill levels. Participants have the opportunity to learn from professional resident artists, who have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. To ensure that everyone can participate, all art supplies are provided, and complimentary refreshments are available. This arts education program not only provides access to creative expression but also fosters a sense of community and connection through the shared experience of art-making.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Join Denise Cormier Mahoney as she introduces the world of Provincetown White Line Printmaking. Originating in 1915 when a group of accomplished women artists with expertise in Japanese Woodcut Printmaking sought to simplify the process, this technique has now become a cherished American tradition. Using a soft wood block, artists create V-lines that will appear as white lines in the final artwork. Precision is paramount as the paper is securely attached to the wood plate, ensuring perfect alignment. The application of watercolors onto the wood and careful burnishing with a silver spoon in small sections brings the artwork to life. Discover the first uniquely American printmaking technique in this class, a testament to innovation and art history. Please note that this is a DEMO class.