Sumizuri-e, meaning “pictures printed in ink”, is an early form of Japanese printmaking, which uses a single color from a single block to create beautiful woodblock prints. Printed by hand, with black sumi ink, on Japanese paper, sumizuri-e is a nontoxic, water-based process, requiring only a few simple hand tools, and a small table space on which to ink, carve, and print.  In addition to creating their own sumizuri-e prints, students will learn how to create effective compositions in black-and-white. Alfred will contact students prior to class.

Alfred Stark lives in northern Illinois and loves to draw, paint and print the natural world, especially that of the great lakes region. He has a B.F.A in drawing from Northern Illinois University. In addition to teaching at The Clearing, Alfred teaches at Shake Rag Alley in Mineral Point Wisconsin and the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago Illinois. His work can be found at Longbranch Gallery in Mineral Point and online.

Level: All Levels