$165

2 day Weekend Workshop with Candice Francis
July 25th & 26th 10am - 3pm each day
Materials Included

Workshop Description

Day 1 – Design & Carving
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The first day will focus on developing an image suitable for relief printing and transferring it onto a wood block. We will discuss how to simplify images into bold black-and-white compositions, explore examples from historical and contemporary printmakers, and learn safe carving techniques and tool handling. Students will spend the majority of the day carving their blocks while receiving individual guidance and feedback.

Day 2 – Inking & Printing
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

On the second day, students will learn how to properly ink and print their carved blocks using professional printmaking tools and an etching press. We will cover paper preparation, inking techniques, registration basics, and common troubleshooting methods to achieve crisp, consistent prints. Participants can expect to complete a small edition of prints and gain the knowledge needed to continue exploring relief printmaking on their own.

What to Bring

Students should bring two simple image ideas suitable for a 5” × 7” and a 8” x 10” black-and-white print. High-contrast photographs, drawings, and bold graphic designs work especially well for beginning relief prints.

All wood blocks, inks, paper, and studio equipment will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own carving tools, though tools will also be available for use during the workshop.

About the Instructor

Candice Francis is a printmaker, installation artist, and educator based in Eugene, Oregon. Her work combines relief printmaking, sculpture, and immersive environments to explore ritual, memory, labor, and systems of power. She received her BFA in Printmaking from the University of Oregon and has exhibited work throughout the Pacific Northwest. With a background in graphic design and over a decade of professional creative practice, Candice is passionate about making printmaking accessible to beginners while encouraging experimentation, curiosity, and creative confidence.

Reserving Your Spot

Register and pay in full to reserve your spot. To cancel a workshop enrollment, please email studio@whitprint.com.

All cancellations for workshops will incur a $50.00 administrative fee. Your refund will reflect this fee.

Full refunds (minus the cancellation fee) will be offered if cancellation is made at least 4 weeks before the workshop.

A 50% refund (minus the cancellation fee) will be issued if a cancellation request is made at least 1 week before the workshop.

No refund will be given for cancellation requests made week-of the workshop. There are no refunds after the first session of the workshop.