Stone Lithography for Beginners

Always wanted to try out stone lithography? Who could blame you!

This printmaking process gained popularity as the first one that allowed artists to naturally paint or draw directly onto a flat stone to create an image. With all its endless possibilities, it gets our vote!

How it works:

• You’ll draw/ paint onto a flat stone with a greasy substance (i.e. litho inks and crayons/pencils)
• The stone will be moistened with water. The parts of the stone unprotected by the greasy paint will soak up the water
• An oil-based ink will be rolled onto the stone. All the greasy parts of the stone will pick up the ink, the wet parts will not
• A piece of paper is pressed onto the stone. The ink transfers from the stone to the paper – voila!

What to expect in this workshop:

• A day long introduction to stone lithography
• Learn about drawing, etching and printing
• Get the chance to experiment with this wonderfully expressive process
• Try out the collaborative stone where each guest gets their section to draw. The stone will be etched and printed on the day. Sections will be cut out to create a set that each guest gets to keep
• Step away with a great selection of prints the group has made
• In lithography what you draw is what you print, so come and try it for yourself!