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PRINTING
PLANTS & POLLINATORS

Linoleum printmaking is the process of carving a design into a rubbery material to create a stamp, which is then rolled with ink and printed onto paper or other surfaces. In this workshop, students will explore the art of linoleum printmaking while celebrating the vibrant plants and pollinators of the Lewis Ginter gardens. Students will learn the essential steps of linocut printmaking, including drawing, transferring the design, carving, inking, and hand-printing. Open to all skill levels, this course allows participants to either create their own designs inspired by the plants and pollinators of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden or trace from our curated collection of reference images. We’ll work with soft, easy-to-carve linoleum, ensuring the process is accessible and enjoyable for everyone. By the end of the workshop, students will create multiple hand-printed images of flora or fauna and will have the option to trade prints with classmates to make their own printed art collection.

Fees: Member $103, Non-Member $124

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Register Member $103

Register Non-Member $124

Dates:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event Details

All materials provided.

Meet the instructor

Grace Mae Huddleston (she/they) is a multi-media artist and educator based in Richmond, VA. She has taught for 10 years in community centers, schools, and universities. As an educator, Grace empowers adults and teens of all skill levels to deepen their connection to art making. Her teaching emphasizes skill building and creativity, and she loves it when students put personality into their creations! Grace primarily teaches all things 2D, including drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media.

In her own art practice, Grace creates vibrant prints, drawings, paintings, and textiles. Nature is her main inspiration, and currently she is working on a printmaking series based on native Virginia plants and animals. She has shown and published her art in contexts ranging from zines and academic journals, to cafes and formal concert halls, as well as galleries and museums. Grace is a recipient of the Russell Foundation Grant and the VCUarts Inclusive Grant.

Website: www.gracemaehuddleston.art
Instagram @by.gracemae