School
Visits
Hire BIG INK for a workshop at your school. We’ll travel to your location and set up The Big Tuna, our custom-designed giant mobile printing press. Does your group have limited woodblock carving experience? That is okay. We’ll be your guide!
School
Visits
Hire BIG INK for a workshop at your school! We’ll travel to your location and set up The Big Tuna, our custom-designed giant mobile printing press. Does your group have limited woodblock carving experience? That is okay. We’ll be your guide!
Can I book a workshop even with no previous printmaking experience?
Yes! You can learn the woodblock printmaking process through online and in-person instruction.
How big can workshop participants work?
Woodblocks can be as big as 40 x 96 inches in dimension.
How much of an advanced notice is recommended for booking a workshop?
Eight months
How long does a workshop run?
Two days, usually 9 am – 5 pm. Hours can be flexible to fit the school day.
How much does a workshop cost?
Our rate is $5,500 for a two-day workshop plus lodging.
Can multiple schools pool funding to participate?
Yes
The Pike School, Andover, MA
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH
How many blocks can be printed?
Sixteen, eight each day.
Can participants collaborate on one woodblock?
Yes, groups can collaborate on carving a woodblock.
Who pays for materials?
BIG INK supplies printing ink and acid-free printing paper. You can supply participants with a carving substrate and tools or require participants to purchase them separately.
What carving substrates and tools are recommended?
BIG INK recommends carving Cherry Plywood, Shina Plywood, Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF), and Power Grip brand carving tools. The wood must be either 3/8″ or 1/2″ thick. Our Master Class includes a materials list with product links.
Can a workshop be held outdoors?
No
What is provided?
BIG INK provides non-toxic cleaning supplies, work tables, inking rollers, a hanging paper system, and a printing press.
What are the space requirements?
The workshop space needs to be handicap accessible, have a minimum doorway clearance of 26 inches, a minimum elevator clearance of 26 by 65 inches, a minimum of 1000 square feet, a loading zone, and one reserved parking space.
When do set-up and breakdown occur?
BIG INK arrives the day before the workshop to set up, and we break down on the evening of the last day of the workshop.
How does BIG INK transport equipment?
We travel in a Ford Transit cargo van. A loading zone and reserved parking space are required.
SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY
Please get in touch with Lyell Castonguay at contact@bigink.org to learn more!
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