Considering the Lino Block: Linocut Printmaking with Bill Fick

Considering the Lino Block is an immersive, hands-on linocut workshop led by printmaker and Duke University Art Professor Bill Fick. Participants will learn how to turn ideas into bold graphic prints, with techniques applicable to custom posters, fine-art prints, and hand-printed cards.

The workshop covers the linocut process from concept through finished print. Instruction includes the history of linocut, designing high-contrast images in reverse, safe and effective carving, creating textures and fine lines, preparing and applying ink, and producing clean prints by both hand burnishing and professional printing press. The class is suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced artists seeking to develop their technique.

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Showtimes: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Tickets: $212; member price $190.80

Registration: Registration closes October 16, 2026. The page also provides an option to join the wait list.

Level: All levels; no previous experience is necessary.

Instructor: Bill Fick, a printmaker and educator whose work has been exhibited internationally. He is an Art Professor at Duke University and co-director of Super G Print Lab, and is known for an energetic, accessible, collaborative teaching style.

Lunch: Registration includes a Jersey Mike’s lunchbox with a regular cold sub, chips, and a freshly baked cookie. Participants should indicate their preferences at checkout.

Materials: All workshop materials are included. Optional items to bring include a personal apron or smock, although extras are available in the studio, and a notebook or sketchbook.

Venue: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, Hyattsville, Maryland 20781

Contact: 301-608-9101

Payment plans: Custom payment plans may be available by contacting the Education Team.

Additional information: The venue directs registrants to its FAQ for workshop sign-up questions and its cancellation policy.