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Reduction Linoleum Carving 101

$175.00
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Instructor: Mary Bruno

Date: Friday 10/9, 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm

Workshop Description:
Ready to try a little printmaking magic? In this fast-paced, hands-on workshop, we’re diving into the beautiful, brain-bending process of reduction linocut printing—where one block transforms into a full-color image… by slowly carving it away. Yep. It’s as wild as it sounds.

We’ll start with a 5x7 linoleum block and a design that Mary has created for you (so no drawing stress - just jump right in). From there, you’ll learn how to carve and print through five progressive stages, layering color one by one. After each carving session, we’ll ink up and print—building your image from light to dark until it lands on that final, bold fifth color.

Mary will be right there printing alongside you, helping you make smart carving decisions (and avoid the classic “oh no, I just carved that out forever” moment). You’ll get a solid understanding of the reduction process, how to plan your layers, and how to keep this going long after the workshop ends.

By the end, you’ll walk away with your own edition of hand-pulled, signed prints - and a new appreciation for this slightly chaotic, totally addictive process.

No experience needed, all materials provided - come ready to carve, print, and have some fun!

Bonus: Mary’s mellow shop dog Snow will be tagging along for moral support and good vibes.

Let’s get inky and make something amazing.

Instructor: Mary Bruno

Date: Friday 10/9, 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm

Workshop Description:
Ready to try a little printmaking magic? In this fast-paced, hands-on workshop, we’re diving into the beautiful, brain-bending process of reduction linocut printing—where one block transforms into a full-color image… by slowly carving it away. Yep. It’s as wild as it sounds.

We’ll start with a 5x7 linoleum block and a design that Mary has created for you (so no drawing stress - just jump right in). From there, you’ll learn how to carve and print through five progressive stages, layering color one by one. After each carving session, we’ll ink up and print—building your image from light to dark until it lands on that final, bold fifth color.

Mary will be right there printing alongside you, helping you make smart carving decisions (and avoid the classic “oh no, I just carved that out forever” moment). You’ll get a solid understanding of the reduction process, how to plan your layers, and how to keep this going long after the workshop ends.

By the end, you’ll walk away with your own edition of hand-pulled, signed prints - and a new appreciation for this slightly chaotic, totally addictive process.

No experience needed, all materials provided - come ready to carve, print, and have some fun!

Bonus: Mary’s mellow shop dog Snow will be tagging along for moral support and good vibes.

Let’s get inky and make something amazing.

Instructor Bio:

Mary C. Bruno is a letterpress printer, artist, and community-builder based in small-town Saint Joseph, MN where she runs Bruno Press—a one-woman print shop powered by 100-year-old presses, hand-set type, and a deep love for ink, paper, and people.

Mary’s work lives at the intersection of tradition and experimentation. She is especially drawn to reduction printing—carving, printing, carving again, and committing to each layer without looking back. It’s a process that requires equal parts planning and letting go, which pretty much sums up her entire approach to art and life.

Beyond the studio, Mary is passionate about bringing people into the process. Through print parties, workshops, and community events, she invites folks of all backgrounds to get their hands inky and experience the magic of slow, tactile making. Whether she’s teaching a room full of first-time printers or collaborating on large-scale installations, her goal is the same: to create connection, spark curiosity, and remind people that making something by hand still matters.

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WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY

A lot of work and investment go into planning our workshops, and vacancies can be hard to fill, even when there’s a wait list. If you need to cancel your registration, please reference this schedule:

For cancellation 30 days or more before the start of your class, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 service fee.

For cancellation 29-14 days before the start of your class, you will receive a 50% refund.

For cancellations within 13 days of the start of class, no refunds will be given.

Workshop cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to info@southwestprintfiesta.org

If it is necessary for Southwest Print Fiesta to cancel a workshop for any reason, students will be notified and offered the choice of a full refund or another class, if space is available. We cannot, however, be responsible for travel or lodging expenses associated with your trip.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!