botanical block printing
workshop presented by oregon coast council for the arts
Have you been thinking about trying printmaking, but are unsure of how to get started? If so, this class is for you! Join us for a 3-hour hands-on creative workshop where nature meets artistic expression and get the opportunity to learn about block printing techniques in the beautiful Yakona Nature Preserve. We’ll start with the basics of how to create a design using the local flora and fauna around us as inspiration. You will learn how to take into consideration positive/negative space, mirror image, and relief while working on your prints. Once ready, you will carve your design onto a “speedy carve block” and practice different ways to ink and print your block. You will go home with a block and at least two prints.
details:
Instructor: Cheryl Horton
Location: Outdoors at Yakona Nature Preserve
Ages: Adults and youth ages 12+ (youth must be accompanied by a participating adult)
Yakona provides: All class materials (unless otherwise noted)
Please bring: Drinking water, snacks or lunch, any necessary medications (including EpiPens), and weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking shoes.
Insects: Mosquitoes are part of the Yakona ecosystem. Insect repellent is recommended if you are sensitive to bites.
Arrival & Departure: Please plan to stay for the full duration of the class. Because Yakona is accessed by guided escort only, participants are unable to enter or leave independently once the program begins.
Parking & Carpooling: Participants will meet at the parking area and carpool the three miles into Yakona to minimize vehicle traffic on the preserve.
Restrooms: Restroom facilities are rustic outhouses and porta potties.
Pets: For the safety of Yakona's wildlife, pets are not permitted on the preserve, nor are pets allowed in parked vehicles, as there are no shaded parking areas.
Caring for Yakona: Please help us protect this special place by staying on designated trails, respecting wildlife, and leaving plants, fungi, and other natural features undisturbed unless collecting is part of the class. Pack out any personal belongings and trash and leave Yakona as beautiful as you found it.
Weather: Programs may be held rain or shine unless hazardous weather or other unsafe conditions require cancellation.
Attendance Commitment: Because space is limited and these resources are generously provided, we ask that you register only if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your space to someone on the waitlist.
Class Enrollment: A minimum number of participants is required for this workshop. Yakona reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. Registered participants will be notified as soon as possible if a class is canceled.
Cost: This event is offered at no cost through grant funding and community support. Donations are always appreciated.
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Artist Bio
Cheryl Horton is based in Newport, OR where she is inspired daily by the wildlife and ecosystems of the Oregon Coast. She believes wholeheartedly that art is for everyone and must be accessible to all members of our community. While she dabbles in a variety of mediums and enjoys trying new techniques, Cheryl has been captivated by printmaking since 2020! As one of the first cohort in the Visual Art Center’s Teaching Artist Program, Cheryl has refined her teaching skills and looks forward to sharing approachable classes in a welcoming and supportive environment.
