Play with Printmaking is one of my guides for action. I am lucky enough to work with kids during the summer and help them to play with printmaking too. It amazes me how little time is devoted to play and self discovery. Sometimes the kids are not used to free flowing creation. they have standards to meet and matrices to complete.
Gelatin Printmaking with Kids
Some tips:
- Keep the steps simple
- Maybe just use stamping tools for a while
- Offer imagery that they can relate to
- test you inks, papers and supplies before hand to trouble shoot any problems
- Add in skills that they already use, like drawing, scribbling or direct stamping
- Set up the space ahead of time
- Know when to keep quite and let them play.
Today’s ICAD was inspired by my kids from Spain who played with gelatin printing yesterday. I used:
- index card
- speedball inks
- colored pencils
- charcoal
- and a purchased animal stencil
Happy Printing.